The Durbar Herald (Major A.G. Maxwell) and his trumpeters, six of whom were British and six native cavalry. They carried silver trumpets with brilliant banderoles, the Royal arms being worked in gold and silver [passing Chandni Chauk, Delhi]. Photographer: Bourne and Shepherd
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Genre: Historical Events Subjects = cavalry; Curzon Collection; durbars; Indian Army; Indian rulers; military (general); official events
Their Excellencies Lord and Lady Curzon, T.R.H. the Duke and Duchess of Connaught and H.R.H. the Grand Duke of Hesse bidding farewell to the Chiefs at the Mori Gate after the procession, who then departed for the Viceregal Camp. Photographer: Bourne and Shepherd
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Genre: Historical Events Above-named dignitaries watching the procession of Indian rulers pass be. Lord and Lady Curzon and the Duke and Duchess of Connaught are seated on state elephants, the Grand Duke of Hesse and his entourage stand on the ground between. Subjects = Curzon Collection; dur...
The [Delhi] Durbar. The arrival of Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Connaught at the Dais, escorted by squadron of British and one squadron of Native Cavalry. Photographer: Bourne and Shepherd
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Genre: Historical Events View from above, looking towards the Viceroy's dais. Subjects = Curzon Collection; durbars; official events
The [Delhi] Durbar. The arrival of Their Excellencies the Viceroy and Lady Curzon at the Dais, escorted by the Imperial Cadet Corps and Body-guard. Photographer: Bourne and Shepherd
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Genre: Historical Events The Viceroy's landau drawing up at the dais. View from above. Subjects = Curzon Collection; durbars; official events
The Shamina of His Highness the Maharaja of Durbanga [at the Delhi Durbar]. The supporting poles and some of the chairs are solid silver. Photographer: Bourne and Shepherd
The Shamina of His Highness the Maharaja of Rewa [at the Delhi Durbar]. Showing the solid gold and silver throne, and carpet of golden thread. Photographer: Bourne and Shepherd
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Genre: Architectural Photography Interior of tent, looking towards massive throne at further end. Subjects = camps; ceremonial decorations; Curzon Collection; durbars; interiors; official events; regalias; shamianas; thrones