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Photo 430/59
- Record Id:
- 040-003085429
- Hierarchy Root Ancestor Record Id:
- 040-003085429
- MDARK:
- ark:/81055/vdc_100025862941.0x001098
- LARK:
- SLARK:
- Format:
- ISAD(G)
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Photo 430/59
- Title:
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Curzon Collection: 'Souvenir of the Royal Visit to Calcutta.' Photographer(s): Johnston and Hoffmann
- Scope & Content:
-
Album covered in decorative cloth, measuring 288x428mm, with illuminated title-page reading in full 'Souvenir of the Royal Visit to Calcutta presented by Maharaj-Kumar Sir Prodyot Coomar Tagore to the Right Hon'ble Baron Curzon of Kedleston G.C.S.I. etc. etc. with my warmest respect and gratitude Prodyot C. Tagore. Tagore Castle, Calcutta, January 1906.' Prints are mounted one to a page (recto only), with letterpress captions and photographer's credit. The album shows the presentation at Prinsep's Ghat, the presentation of new colours to the 1st Battalion, King's Own Regiment, Prince of Wales Cup Day at Calcutta Racecourse, the public entertainment given by the citizens of Calcutta and the laying of the foundation stone of the Victoria Memorial.
- Collection Area:
- Visual Arts
- Hierarchy Tree:
- [{ "id" : "040-003085429", "parent" : "#", "text" : "Photo 430/59: Curzon Collection: 'Souvenir of the Royal Visit to Calcutta.' Photographer(s): Johnston and Hoffmann" },{ "id" : "041-003085430", "parent" : "040-003085429", "text" : "Photo 430/59(1): Their Royal Highnesses The Prince & Princess of Wales at Prinsep's Ghat, Calcutta. Photographer: Johnston and Hoffmann" , "li_attr" : {"class": "orderable"} },{ "id" : "041-003085431", "parent" : "040-003085429", "text" : "Photo 430/59(2): H.R.H. The Princess of Wales being presented with a jewel by the Chairman of the Calcutta Municipal Corporation. Photographer:…" , "li_attr" : {"class": "orderable"} },{ "id" : "041-003085432", "parent" : "040-003085429", "text" : "Photo 430/59(3): Presentation of New Colours to the 1st Battalion, King's Own Regiment, by H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, on the Parade Ground, Fort…" , "li_attr" : {"class": "orderable"} },{ "id" : "041-003085433", "parent" : "040-003085429", "text" : "Photo 430/59(4): The Grand Stand, at the Calcutta Races. T.R.H. The Prince & Princess of Wales in the Royal Box on the Prince of Wales Cup…" , "li_attr" : {"class": "orderable"} },{ "id" : "041-003085434", "parent" : "040-003085429", "text" : "Photo 430/59(5): The Royal Box, on the Grand Stand, Calcutta Races. Photographer: Johnston and Hoffmann" , "li_attr" : {"class": "orderable"} },{ "id" : "041-003085435", "parent" : "040-003085429", "text" : "Photo 430/59(6): H.R.H. The Prince of Wales presenting 'The Prince's Cup' to Dr Spooner Hart, the owner of the winner, 'Long Tom'. Photographer:…" , "li_attr" : {"class": "orderable"} },{ "id" : "041-003085436", "parent" : "040-003085429", "text" : "Photo 430/59(7): The Pandal, where the Public Entertainment was given by the Public of Calcutta, in honour of the visit of T.R.H. The Prince &…" , "li_attr" : {"class": "orderable"} },{ "id" : "041-003085437", "parent" : "040-003085429", "text" : "Photo 430/59(8): Another view of the pandal, showing T.R.H. seated, and the Imperial Cadet Corps on the right [Calcutta]. Photographer: Johnston and…" , "li_attr" : {"class": "orderable"} },{ "id" : "041-003085438", "parent" : "040-003085429", "text" : "Photo 430/59(9): Sikkim Devil Dancers, who danced bfore T.R.H. The Prince & Princess of Wales, at the Public Entertainment, held on the…" , "li_attr" : {"class": "orderable"} },{ "id" : "041-003085439", "parent" : "040-003085429", "text" : "Photo 430/59(10): Bhutan Devil Dancers, who danced bfore T.R.H. The Prince & Princess of Wales, at the Public Entertainment, held on the…" , "li_attr" : {"class": "orderable"} },{ "id" : "041-003085440", "parent" : "040-003085429", "text" : "Photo 430/59(11): The illuminations at Calcutta. Writers Buildings, Dalhousie Square. Photographer: Johnston and Hoffmann" , "li_attr" : {"class": "orderable"} },{ "id" : "041-003085441", "parent" : "040-003085429", "text" : "Photo 430/59(12): The Laying of the Foundation Stone of the Victoria Memorial Hall at Calcutta, by H.R.H. The Prince and Princess of Wales, on January…" , "li_attr" : {"class": "orderable"} }]
- Hierarchy Record Ids:
- 032-003082259
040-003085429 - Is part of:
- Photo 430 : Curzon Collection
Photo 430/59 : Curzon Collection: 'Souvenir of the Royal Visit to Calcutta.' Photographer(s): Johnston and Hoffmann - Contains:
- Photo 430/59(1) : Their Royal Highnesses The Prince & Princess of Wales at Prinsep's Ghat, Calcutta. Photographer: Johnston and Hoffmann
Photo 430/59(2) : H.R.H. The Princess of Wales being presented with a jewel by the Chairman of the Calcutta Municipal Corporation.…
Photo 430/59(3) : Presentation of New Colours to the 1st Battalion, King's Own Regiment, by H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, on the Parade Ground,…
Photo 430/59(4) : The Grand Stand, at the Calcutta Races. T.R.H. The Prince & Princess of Wales in the Royal Box on the Prince of Wales…
Photo 430/59(5) : The Royal Box, on the Grand Stand, Calcutta Races. Photographer: Johnston and Hoffmann
Photo 430/59(6) : H.R.H. The Prince of Wales presenting 'The Prince's Cup' to Dr Spooner Hart, the owner of the winner, 'Long…
Photo 430/59(7) : The Pandal, where the Public Entertainment was given by the Public of Calcutta, in honour of the visit of T.R.H. The Prince…
Photo 430/59(8) : Another view of the pandal, showing T.R.H. seated, and the Imperial Cadet Corps on the right [Calcutta]. Photographer: Johnston…
Photo 430/59(9) : Sikkim Devil Dancers, who danced bfore T.R.H. The Prince & Princess of Wales, at the Public Entertainment, held on the…
Photo 430/59(10) : Bhutan Devil Dancers, who danced bfore T.R.H. The Prince & Princess of Wales, at the Public Entertainment, held on…
Photo 430/59(11) : The illuminations at Calcutta. Writers Buildings, Dalhousie Square. Photographer: Johnston and Hoffmann
Photo 430/59(12) : The Laying of the Foundation Stone of the Victoria Memorial Hall at Calcutta, by H.R.H. The Prince and Princess of Wales, on…
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- 032-003082259[0059]/040-003085429
- Container:
- View / search within Archive / Collection: Photo 430
- Record Type (Level):
- File
- Extent:
- 12 items
- Digitised Content:
- Languages:
- Not applicable
- Scripts:
- Not applicable
- Techniques:
- Photograph
Photographic Print
Platinum Print - Start Date:
- 1906
- End Date:
- 1906
- Date Range:
- Jan1906
- Era:
- CE
- Access:
-
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- Physical Characteristics:
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Dimensions: 85 mm x 149 mm to 182 mm x 311 mm
- Source of Acquisition:
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Purchased 1976.
- Material Type:
- Photographs
- Legal Status:
- Not Known
- Names:
- Johnston and Hoffmann