Non-photographic: Processes in the manufacture of Dacca muslims. Lithographic illustration from J. Forbes Watson, 'The textile manufactures and the costumes of the people of India' (London, 1866).
Blacksmith at work (studio reconstruction). Photographer: Unknown
Scope & Content:
Genre: Ethnographical Photography Studio portrait of two men shaping a piece of metal, with a woman seated to the right (operating bellows). Probably a print shown at an international exhibition.
Genre: Ethnographical Photography Three embroiderers seated at sewing frames. Probably an exhibition photograph, unsigned but possibly by Shivashanker Narayen.
Genre: Ethnographical Photography Showing the same figure as in print 4922, seated at his wheel, with a donkey carrying packs of clay in the background. Prints 4922-4926 all appear to be the work of the same photographer, and the prints were probably shown at an exhibition in Europe. Oval image.