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31. Photo 972, 4(202)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 972, 4(202)
Title:
Mewattees. Mussulmans. Originally Hindoos. Delhi. Photographer: Shepherd and Robertson
Scope & Content:
Genre: Ethnographical Photography Posed group of four men: '...The group represented in the photograph is a fair specimen of the lower classes of the tribe, when without arms, and acting as farm labourers or in other menial capacity.' Subjects = ethnic groups; Mewatis; printed books; Watson a...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1862
Extent:
1 item

32. Photo 972, 4(217)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 972, 4(217)
Title:
Rajpoots. Kutoch and Puthaneea. Hindoos. Trans-Sutlej States [Kangra District, Himachal Pradesh]. Photographer: Unknown
Scope & Content:
Genre: Ethnographical Photography Full-length portrait of two men, seated cross-legged against cushions. Subjects = ethnic groups; Kutochs; printed books; Puthaneeas; Rajputs; Watson and Kaye, 'People of India' (8 vols, 1868-75); Watson and Kaye, 'People of India' (vol 4, 1869)
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1860s
Extent:
1 item

33. Photo 972, 4(192)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 972, 4(192)
Title:
Jats. Hindoos. Delhi. Photographer: Shepherd and Robertson
Scope & Content:
Genre: Ethnographical Photography Group of four men gathered round a hookah. Oval image. Subjects = ethnic groups; hookahs; Jats; printed books; rites and customs; tobacco; Watson and Kaye, 'People of India' (8 vols, 1868-75); Watson and Kaye, 'People of India' (vol 4, 1869)
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1862
Extent:
1 item

34. Photo 972, 4(181)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 972, 4(181)
Title:
Gholam Mahomed. A Wuttoo, formerly Hindoos. Hissar. Photographer: Unknown
Scope & Content:
Genre: Ethnographical Photography Three-quarter length standing portrait. Oval image. Subjects = ethnic groups; printed books; Watson and Kaye, 'People of India' (8 vols, 1868-75); Watson and Kaye, 'People of India' (vol 4, 1869); Wuttoos
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1860s
Extent:
1 item

35. Photo 972, 4(201)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 972, 4(201)
Title:
Marwarrees. Hindoo merchants, originally from Marwar. Delhi. Photographer: Shepherd and Robertson
Scope & Content:
Genre: Ethnographical Photography Subjects = ethnic groups; Marwaris; occupations; printed books; reading & writing; traders; Watson and Kaye, 'People of India' (8 vols, 1868-75); Watson and Kaye, 'People of India' (vol 4, 1869)
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1862
Extent:
1 item

36. Photo 972, 4(204)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 972, 4(204)
Title:
Menas. Hindoos of low caste. Vagrants. Delhi. Photographer: Shepherd and Robertson
Scope & Content:
Genre: Ethnographical Photography Full-length standing portrait of a man and a woman. Oval image. 'The Meenas are one of the aboriginal tribes which formerly, perhaps, peopled Rajpootana, where they still remain. They are found in Jeypoor, Joudhpoor, and generally all over Rajpootan; but it is ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1862
Extent:
1 item

37. Photo 972, 4(219)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 972, 4(219)
Title:
A Sodhee. Sikh. Descendant of Govind. Trans-Sutlej States [Himachal Pradesh?]. Photographer: Unknown
Scope & Content:
Genre: Ethnographical Photography Full-length seated portrait. 'Descendants of Govind still exist, who are termed Sodhees. They are reverenced as the descendants of the great teacher and military leader, and are supported by the voluntary offerings of the Sikh people at large; but they have nei...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1860s
Extent:
1 item

38. Photo 972, 4(216)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 972, 4(216)
Title:
Sons of Nadown Rajah. Rajpoot Hindoos. Trans-Sutlej States [Kangra District, Himachal Pradesh]. Photographer: Unknown
Scope & Content:
Genre: Ethnographical Photography Subjects = Indian rulers; printed books; Watson and Kaye, 'People of India' (8 vols, 1868-75); Watson and Kaye, 'People of India' (vol 4, 1869)
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1860s
Extent:
1 item

39. Photo 972, 4(207)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 972, 4(207)
Title:
Kunaits. Buddhists and Hindoos. Simla. Photographer: Unknown
Scope & Content:
Genre: Ethnographical Photography Group of three figures. Oval image. Subjects = ethnic groups; Kunaits; printed books; Watson and Kaye, 'People of India' (8 vols, 1868-75); Watson and Kaye, 'People of India' (vol 4, 1869)
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1860s
Extent:
1 item

40. Photo 972, 4(212)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 972, 4(212)
Title:
Kunyts. Hindoo and Buddhist. Simla. Photographer: Unknown
Scope & Content:
Genre: Ethnographical Photography Full-length portrait, faded print. 'The photograph represents a group of four persons of this class, three men and one woman, who, according to the custom of polyandry prevalent among the Kunyts, may probably be the wife of the three brothers, with whom she is ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1860s
Extent:
1 item