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411. Photo 146/1(359)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 146/1(359)
Title:
Pigeon or Netrani Island, 12 miles off the Coast of Canara. Photographer: Venn, T.W.
Scope & Content:
The encrusted rock is the only footing available in the whole circumference of the island. On this occasion it was reached from Bhatkal by a sailing boat towing a toney (dug-out) for the landing. It seems never to have been lived upon, but the edible nests of the sea swiftlet were collected th...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1930-1939
Extent:
1 item

412. Photo 146/1(409)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 146/1(409)
Title:
The Principal Hindu Temple at Udipi. The South Canara Coast. Photographer: Venn, T.W.
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography There is a considerable community here, too, of Roman Catholic and Protestant (Basle Mission) Christians.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1930-1939
Extent:
1 item

413. Photo 146/1(95)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 146/1(95)
Title:
The Konkun Coast, Janjira. The island fort. Photographer: Venn, Thomas Walters
Scope & Content:
40 miles from Bombay. A stronghold set in an arm of the sea wherein dwelt the rulers of the contiguous mainland. Of seafaring stock they were hereditary High Admirals of the Great Moghul, in which capacity they provided naval protection for the overlord's mercantile shipping, Surat being the emp...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1930-1939
Extent:
1 item

414. Photo 146/1(140)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 146/1(140)
Title:
Gunpati Pule [Ganpati Pule], The Konkun Coast. Photographer: Venn, Thomas Walters
Scope & Content:
A temple girl at the shrine in Gunpati. Pillars for the festive and votive lighting. It lies between Jaigad and Waroda (Tiveri).
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1930-1939
Extent:
1 item

415. Photo 146/1(185)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 146/1(185)
Title:
Wagotan Quay, The Konkun Coast. The ramp steps. Photographer: Venn, Thomas Walters
Scope & Content:
In former times Kharepatan, at the head of the River Wagotan tidal waters was a place of importance both as a local mart and port of transhipment (ex small craft) for the hinterland via the Phonda Ghaut. Shortly after the Mutiny the Indian Government constructed a quay at Wagotan and connected i...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1930-1939
Extent:
1 item

416. Photo 146/1(294)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 146/1(294)
Title:
The beach at Terringmet. The North Canara Coast. Photographer: Venn, T.W.
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography About 3 miles south of Beitcul. On the left Guddahalli, the hill that dominates Karwar and the surrounding country.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1930-1939
Extent:
1 item

417. Photo 146/1(321)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 146/1(321)
Title:
Mirjan or Mirjee Fort, The North Canara Coast. Photographer: Venn, T.W.
Scope & Content:
Inside the main gate. The place dates back to the Hindu sovereigns of Visiapur who were conquered by Hyder Ali. Thought to be the Musiris of the ancients. 7 miles from Tadri and between Rajamundrug and Kumpta. In 1772, when James Forbes (author of Oriental Memoirs) saw it, it was held by Hyder ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1930-1939
Extent:
1 item

418. Photo 146/1(331)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 146/1(331)
Title:
Rajamundrug to Kumpta. The North Canara Coast Photographer: Venn, T.W.
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography A breezy day among coconut palms, where life is at its simplest and probably not fifty rupees in cash in the whole village.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1930-1939
Extent:
1 item

419. Photo 146/1(59)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 146/1(59)
Title:
Bombay Harbour, Kenheri Island Lighthouse. Photographer: Venn, Thomas Walters
Scope & Content:
Until ceded to the bay E.I. Company by the Angria Chief of Kolaba in 1828 the Bombay Government had no rights on this island. The first light (1852) was established before the employment of the ships 'Pilgrim' and 'Christian'. It was than hurriedly demolished before it could again be mistaken fo...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1930-1939
Extent:
1 item

420. Photo 146/1(143)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 146/1(143)
Title:
Jaigad and Tiveri, The Konkun Coast. Photographer: Venn, Thomas Walters
Scope & Content:
A fisherman's boat, one rise only from the dug out canoe. Even so duly registered and recorded at the district headquarters of Ratnagiri.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1930-1939
Extent:
1 item