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371. Photo 146/1(398)

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Photo 146/1(398)
Title:
A stamba, an upright stone pillar. The South Canara Coast, Madras Presidency. Photographer: Venn, T.W.
Scope & Content:
Pillar with a flat top on to which head loads can be placed whilst the carrier rests. The load being at head-top level is easily shifted over. These stambas are often provided for public use by individuals, from the same sense of benevolence as prompts the gift of seats in our own parks and op...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1930-1939
Extent:
1 item

372. Photo 146/1(429)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 146/1(429)
Title:
On the road from Mangalore to Udipi. Karal, The South Canara Coast. Photographer: Venn, T.W.
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography A stone column at the Jain temple here.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1930-1939
Extent:
1 item

373. Photo 146/1(454)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 146/1(454)
Title:
Mohamedan Idigah, a Place of Prayer. Mangalore, the South Canara Coast. Photographer: Venn, T.W.
Scope & Content:
It is on Lighthouse Hill, and is said to have been constructed from stone of the old Milagres Church, demolished by Tipu Sultan.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1930-1939
Extent:
1 item

374. Photo 146/1(94b)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 146/1(94b)
Title:
The Konkun Coast, Korlai. Santa Cruz Battery. Photographer: Venn, Thomas Walters
Scope & Content:
Its purpose was to prevent hostile ships entering the inner harbour. Hardly defensible from an attack from landward. The Portuguese gained their footing on the Bombay coast at the expense of the tributary kings of the Delhi empire. When the intruders settles at Chaul, the opposite side of the ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1930-1939
Extent:
1 item

375. Photo 146/1(121)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 146/1(121)
Title:
Hurnai, The Konkun Coast. Kanka Island Fort. Photographer: Venn, Thomas Walters
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography On Kanka is the harbour light. In the 1817 war it was sufficient for Kanka alone to be assaulted and taken for the other garrisons to surrender. The attackers were 30 European sailors of the Indian Navy, armed with pistols and 'tomahawks and 50 sepoys of the Marine ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1930-1939
Extent:
1 item

376. Photo 146/1(271)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 146/1(271)
Title:
Ramnatah Temple, near Sadashevgad. The North Canara Coast. Photographer: Venn, Thomas Walters
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography [It is] where a notorious dacoit named Gidda Gomerjee, who had terrorised the district for twenty years had taken up quarters with his followers. A detachment of the 1-3rd Battery of Sepoys (2-5th Mahratta Light Infantry) from the fort was sent out to round up t...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1930-1939
Extent:
1 item

377. Photo 146/1(283)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 146/1(283)
Title:
The Protestant Cemetery, Karwar. The North Canara Coast. Photographer: Venn, T.W.
Scope & Content:
The cemetery enclosed and formerly, at least well cared for. The background is the scrub jungle of Karwar Head. On the very narrow neck between Karwar Head and Beitcul. It remained unconsecrated for some years, but in 1867 it became known that Dr Harding, Bishop of Calcutta was aboard a steame...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1930-1939
Extent:
1 item

378. Photo 146/1(289)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 146/1(289)
Title:
Beitcul Cove, Karwar. The North Canara Coast. Photographer: Venn, T.W.
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography The former coaling depot is across the cove, opposite the quay. The lighthouse island (a 1st Class Light) is on the left. The old ramshackle Grand Hotel, of happy memories, was against the hillside facing the quay.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1930
Extent:
1 item

379. Photo 146/1(298)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 146/1(298)
Title:
Binghi Bay, Angediva Island. The North Canara Coast. Photographer: Venn, T.W.
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography The only landing place on the island. On the left is the only dwelling house, that of the Portuguese customs officer. The same boat (a dug-out) as above. Whilst the eastern side of Angediva has some vegetation, elsewhere it is bleak and barren.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1930-1939
Extent:
1 item

380. Photo 146/1(308)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 146/1(308)
Title:
The Fort of Ancola, The North Canara Coast. Photographer: Venn, T.W.
Scope & Content:
Extract from Memoir of a Field Officer – “The fort of Ancola or Ancowla, before which we shortly appeared, was one of those posts, which if resolutely defended, was not to be reduced without the aid of artillery. It was in complete repair, consisting of a wall and towers of solid masonry, covere...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1935
Extent:
1 item