Durbar, Quetta. Approach to the Grand Stand [Investiture of the Khan of Kalat as KGCIE]. Photographer: Bremner, Frederick
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Genre: Historical Events Crowds lining the race course, with guard of honour beyond. The investiture is described in detail in the accompanying newspaper clippings. Subjects = durbars; Elgin Collection; investitures; official events; racecourses; viceregal tours Location = Balochistan; Paki...
Genre: Architectural Photography Cenotaphs and surrounding marble screens with pietra dura decoration in the main chamber of the tomb. Subjects = cenotaphs; Elgin Collection; Indian architecture; Indian architecture (Islamic); interiors; tombs
Interior of Moti Musjid, Agra. Photographer: Unknown
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Genre: Architectural Photography View from the courtyard of the screen of arches running along the side of the Moti Masjid, with the three domes above the building. Subjects = arches; architectural elements; Elgin Collection; Indian architecture; Indian architecture (Islamic); mosques
Arrival of Lord and Lady Elgin at Government House, Calcutta. Photographer: Unknown
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Genre: Historical Events View of the south facade of Government House, with a guard of honour drawn up, and crowds gathered on the steps. The viceregal carriage has just arrived at the foot of the steps. A somewhat distant view of the proceedings. Subjects = British colonial architecture; Elg...