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61. Photo 92/4(66)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 92/4(66)
Title:
The Ghurkhas who did such splendid work in the early days of Shan State control. Being hillmen they made nothing of the stupendous and continual climbs. Photographer: Scott, Sir James George
Scope & Content:
Genre: Portrait Photography Group portrait of Gurkhas posed in front of tents. Subjects = Gurkhas; Indian Army; military (general); Scott (Sir George) Collection; uniforms
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1890
Extent:
1 item

62. Photo 92/4(11)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 92/4(11)
Title:
The Loilong Myosa, a Karen. The state is a mass of hills. About 1,600 square miles. No less than 14 different races are found in it, varying from Taungthu to Padaung Photographer: Scott, Sir James George
Scope & Content:
Genre: Portrait Photography Group portriat of the Loilong Myosa, family and two retainers. Subjects = Burmese rulers; ethnic groups; Karens; Myosas; Scott (Sir George) Collection Location = Burma; Loilong; Myanmar; Shan
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1890s
Extent:
1 item

63. Photo 92/4(5)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 92/4(5)
Title:
Scott, with Pink and Darwin on the first momentous expedition to Kengtung in 1890. Photographer: Scott, Sir James George
Scope & Content:
Genre: Portrait Photography Subjects = Scott (Sir George) Collection Location = Burma; Keng Tung; Myanmar; Shan
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1890
Extent:
1 item

64. Photo 92/4(10)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 92/4(10)
Title:
Camp of military support, Wan Mau, Jan 1890. This was on the Second Anglo-Siamese Boundary Commission, the first having been abortive. Photographer: Scott, Sir James George
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography Distant view of camp, with jungle and hills beyond. Subjects = boundary commissions; camps; Scott (Sir George) Collection
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
Jan 1890
Extent:
1 item

65. Photo 92/4(1)

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Photo 92/4(1)
Title:
The man in the middle is holding a Temple Oke or food vessel for offerings, in his hands. Probably covered with gold leaf. Behind him on the post is a representation of the Sacred Goose. [Shan States.] Photographer: Scott, Sir James George
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography Subjects = Burmese architecture; pagodas; Scott (Sir George) Collection; temples
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1890s
Extent:
1 item

66. Photo 92/4(4)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 92/4(4)
Title:
These people are posed as is usual, in front of a kaligarh or cloth, sometimes of black velvet, decorated with sequins and patterns in endless variety. Photographer: Scott, Sir James George
Scope & Content:
Genre: Ethnographical Photography Group portrait of (Shan-Chinese?) family, posed in front of decorative textile backdrop. The print has been retouched in highlight areas, probably for publication. Subjects = ethnic groups; Scott (Sir George) Collection; Shans
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1890s
Extent:
1 item

67. Photo 92/4(19)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 92/4(19)
Title:
A creek which leaves no room for a track; such a stream would probably have to be crossed thirty times in one march [?Shan States]. Photographer: Scott, Sir James George
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography Unidentified river scene. Subjects = river scenes; Scott (Sir George) Collection; unidentified
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1890s
Extent:
1 item

68. Photo 92/4(21)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 92/4(21)
Title:
This lady, who has diamonds in her ears and on her torque, wears a magnificent daleezan or flat neckchain, but has European shoes and stockings. Undoubtedly a Danu. Photographer: Scott, Sir James George
Scope & Content:
Genre: Ethnographical Photography Full-length seated portrait of a Danu lady of rank, posed in front of a textile backdrop. Another portrait of this woman, taken on the same occasion, can be found at Photo 92/2 (22), where she is identified as 'a Shan Princess'. Subjects = Danus (ethnic group...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1890s
Extent:
1 item

69. Photo 92/4(2)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 92/4(2)
Title:
Two pagodas, one being repaired which is very unusual, a man wld always sooner build a new one than repair an old, as in the first case he gets all the merit. [Shan States.] Photographer: Scott, Sir James George
Scope & Content:
Location unidentified: large pagoda in background has scaffolding on it. Subjects = Burmese architecture; Burmese architecture (Buddhist); pagodas; Scott (Sir George) Collection; temples
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1890s
Extent:
1 item

70. Photo 92/4(26)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 92/4(26)
Title:
[Chief of] Mongpawn with his wife and family Hkun Ti, raised to Sawbwa by the British; previously Myosa. An important little state. Photographer: Scott, Sir James George
Scope & Content:
Genre: Portrait Photography Group portrait of the Sawbwa of Mong Pawn and his family. Subjects = Burmese rulers; ethnic groups; sawbwas (Shan rulers); Scott (Sir George) Collection; Shans Location = Burma; Mong Pawn; Myanmar; Shan
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1890s
Extent:
1 item