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431. Photo 15/6(14)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 15/6(14)
Title:
The Kyan Taik Society's Arch [of Welcome, Rangoon]. Photographer: Unknown
Scope & Content:
Genre: Historical Events The arch erected in Latter Street to welcome Lord Elgin: '...a very fine piece of work. On the south side was a large coat of arms with the word 'Welcome' below it. Inside the pandal on either side were beautiful folding screens, and other rich Chinese ornaments...' (un...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
Nov 1898
Extent:
1 item

432. Photo 15/10(61)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 15/10(61)
Title:
Manipur polo players. Photographer: Bourne and Shepherd
Scope & Content:
Group portrait of six Manipuris, dressed in polo clothes and holding sticks. Two of the group are mounted on stocky ponies. Exhibited Museum of Sydney, Encountering India, 16 May - 17 August 1997. Subjects = Elgin Collection; ethnic groups; Manipuris; polo; sports
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1870s
Extent:
1 item

433. Photo 15/1(5)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 15/1(5)
Title:
The Viceroy's Cup 1897, won by Colonel Desraj Ur' ch. aus. g. 'Leonidas'. Photographer: Unknown
Scope & Content:
Close-up view of the cup. Subjects = Elgin Collection; horse racing; sports
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1897
Extent:
1 item

434. Photo 15/5(32)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 15/5(32)
Title:
[View of bullock carts in a Jaipur street.] Photographer: Unknown
Scope & Content:
Genre: Historical Events Subjects = bullock carts; Elgin Collection; road transport; transport
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
Nov 1896
Extent:
1 item

435. Photo 15/5(50)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 15/5(50)
Title:
Residency [at Baroda]. Visit of Maharani to Her Excellency. Photographer: Unknown
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography View of the Residency with a guard of honour outside. Subjects = British colonial architecture; Elgin Collection; European architecture in India; residencies; viceregal tours Location = Baroda (Gujarat); Gujarat; India; Vadodara
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
Nov 1896
Extent:
1 item

436. Photo 15/6(13)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 15/6(13)
Title:
[Arch of Welcome erected by the Hokkien community, Rangoon.] Photographer: Unknown
Scope & Content:
Genre: Historical Events Hokkien ('Hoke K Yan') arch erected to welcome Lord Elgin: 'Turning into Latter Street from Merchant Street the first pandal was that erected by the Hokkien community. This was prettily decorated with imitation creepers interspersed with passion flowers. On the front we...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
Nov 1898
Extent:
1 item

437. Photo 15/6(28)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 15/6(28)
Title:
King Thibaw's Kyaung now used as a throne [Mandalay]. Photographer: Unknown
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography General view of the kyaung or monastery building, with elaborately carved wooden decorative work. Subjects = Burmese architecture; Burmese architecture (Buddhist); Elgin Collection; kyaungs (Burmese monasteries); monasteries Location = Burma; Mandalay; Manda...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1890s
Extent:
1 item

438. Photo 15/10(9)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 15/10(9)
Title:
Silver & copper smiths chasing, gilding & polishing. Photographer: Unknown
Scope & Content:
Genre: Ethnographical Photography Group in workshop, seated in semi-circle. Subjects = coppersmiths; Elgin Collection; occupations; silversmiths
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1890s
Extent:
1 item

439. Photo 15/9(33)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 15/9(33)
Title:
Brigadier-General Hart, V.C., and Staff. Photographer: Bengal Sappers and Miners
Scope & Content:
Genre: Portrait Photography Group portrait of Brigadier-General Hart seated with staff of the 1st Brigade, 1st Division. Location unknown, probably Fort Jamrud. Subjects = Elgin Collection; military (general); military campaigns; Victoria Cross holders Location = Jamrud; North-West Frontier...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1897
Extent:
1 item

440. Photo 15/9(57)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 15/9(57)
Title:
Officers of the 'Gordons' at Barkai. Photographer: Bengal Sappers and Miners
Scope & Content:
Genre: Portrait Photography Subjects = British army; Elgin Collection; Gordon Highlanders; military (general); military campaigns; uniforms Location = Barkai; North-West Frontier Province; Pakistan
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1898
Extent:
1 item

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