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21. Photo 312(8)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 312(8)
Title:
A steamer of the Irrawaddy Flotilla Company with flats alongside, shewing the way troops were conveyed up the river. Photographer: Hooper, Willoughby Wallace
Scope & Content:
Genre: Historical Events Caption continues: 'The flats are, as it were, tucked under the arms of the steamer, being securely fastened to it on either side. They are flat bottomed, and only draw about 4 feet of water, but they are capable, on their two decks, of accommodating a large number of p...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
Nov 1885
Extent:
1 item

22. Photo 312(12)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 312(12)
Title:
Villagers coming in for protection at Pagan. When we arrived at this place the villagers flocked round to put themselves under our protection, professing to be rejoiced that the British were about to take over the management of the country... Photographer: Hooper, Willoughby Wallace
Scope & Content:
Genre: Historical Events Caption continues: '...and save them from the state of anarchy and oppression from which they were suffering. Subsequent events throw some doubt upon the genuine character of these professions...' Subjects = military (general); military campaigns Location = Burma; M...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
22 Nov 1885
Extent:
1 item

23. Photo 312(24)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 312(24)
Title:
Arrival of Mr Bernard, the Chief Commissioner, at the Palace of Mandalay, on the 15th Dec, 1885. Photographer: Hooper, Willoughby Wallace
Scope & Content:
Genre: Historical Events Caption continues: 'The gate through which he has just entered is that of the inner enclosure of the Palace. Just beyond it is seen the tower in which the sacred gong and drum are beaten at intervals during the day and night'. Subjects = military (general); military c...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
15 Dec 1885
Extent:
1 item

24. Photo 312(31)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 312(31)
Title:
The Hampshire Regiment at Mandalay attending Divine Service on the morning of Christmas Day, 1885. This Regiment is quartered in some of the numerous Phoongyee Kyoungs, or Monasteries, outside the city walls on the NE. Photographer: Hooper, Willoughby Wallace
Scope & Content:
Genre: Historical Events This print is accompanied by a long letterpress description. Subjects = British army; Hampshire Regiment; military (general); military campaigns Location = Burma; Mandalay; Mandalay Division; Myanmar
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
25 Dec 1885
Extent:
1 item

25. Photo 312(60)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 312(60)
Title:
Landing at Mandalay of HE the Viceroy and Governor-General of India and Lady Dufferin, on the afternoon of 12th February, 1886. Photographer: Hooper, Willoughby Wallace
Scope & Content:
Genre: Historical Events Caption continues: 'The picture, an instantaneous one, was taken at the moment the first gun of the salute was fired from the end of the Bund, amongst the trees. The white building is the 'Pandal', erected for their reception, in which His Excellency was presented with ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
12 Feb 1886
Extent:
1 item

26. Photo 312(16)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 312(16)
Title:
Nominal surrender of the Burmese army at Ava on 27th November, 1885. Photographer: Hooper, Willoughby Wallace
Scope & Content:
Genre: Historical Events This print is accompanied by a long letterpress description. Subjects = military (general); military campaigns Location = Ava; Burma; Mandalay Division; Myanmar
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
27 Nov 1885
Extent:
1 item

27. Photo 312(52)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 312(52)
Title:
Interior of the Kootoo-ma-shee [Atumashi] or Incomparable Pagoda, [Mandalay], shewing the image of Gautama. The interior of this building is gorgeous in the extreme, it being entirely overlaid with gold leaf and decorated with pieces of looking-glass. Photographer: Hooper, Willoughby Wallace
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography Caption continues: 'The figure, which is of immense size, is also covered with gold; it used to have a large and valuable ruby in the centre of the forehead, but this gem disappeared about the time of our taking possession'. Subjects = Buddha images; Burmese a...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1886
Extent:
1 item

28. Photo 312(53)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 312(53)
Title:
Specimen of the Wood Carving inside the Atoo-ma-shee or Incomparable Pagoda, [Mandalay]. The figures, scrolls, &c, are all carved of solid logs of teak, the whole of the interior of this building is overlaid with gold-leaf. Photographer: Hooper, Willoughby Wallace
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography Subjects = Burmese architecture; Burmese architecture (Buddhist); Indian sculpture; interiors; kyaungs (Burmese monasteries); monasteries; woodcarving Location = Burma; Mandalay; Mandalay Division; Myanmar
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1886
Extent:
1 item

29. Photo 312(78)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 312(78)
Title:
A Vegetable Stall by the roadside at the Madras Lancer Lines, [Mandalay]. Photographer: Hooper, Willoughby Wallace
Scope & Content:
Genre: Historical Events This print is accompanied by a long letterpress description. Subjects = occupations; vegetable sellers Location = Burma; Mandalay; Mandalay Division; Myanmar
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1886
Extent:
1 item

30. Photo 312(22)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 312(22)
Title:
View of the Palace, [Mandalay], taken on the same day as the former photographs. Photographer: Hooper, Willoughby Wallace
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography This print is accompanied by a long letterpress description. Subjects = Burmese architecture; Burmese architecture (Buddhist); military (general); military campaigns; palaces Location = Burma; Mandalay; Mandalay Division; Myanmar
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
28 Nov 1885
Extent:
1 item