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25 mica paintings depicting a festival, occupations and methods of transport, pasted into the journal of Ensign G.W. Eaton.

By Benares artists, c.1858.

Gouache on mica; various sizes.

Note: Eaton was posted to Delhi and passed through Benares on his way up the river in July 1858. He probably purchased these mica paintings at that tinie.

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Journal with title page inscribed: ‘First Volume of the Life, Diary & Adventures of Tittleyeumpshebumpshe. G.W. Eaton Ensn 73rd N.I. Delhi Palace September the 1st 1858.’

f.4v The Jagannath festival: the temple car containing the images of Jagannath, Balbhadra and Subhadra surrounded by a great crowd.

Inscribed: ‘Juggernaut.’ 6.5 by 10.25 ins.

f.23v Palanquin with four bearers and an umbrella-bearer.

4 by 5.5 ins.

f.26v Pony carriage (‘ekka’).

4 by 6.5 ins.

f.31v Water-carrier.

Inscribed: ‘The Bhistie.’ 3 by 1.75 ins.

Grass-cutter.

Inscribed: ‘The Grasscut.’ 3 by 1.75 ins.

Sweeper.

Inscribed: ‘The Mater.’ 3 by 1.75 ins.

Groom.

Inscribed: ‘The Saas.’ 3.5 by 2.25 ins.

Cook.

Inscribed: ‘The Cook.’ 3.5 by 2.25 ins.

Table-servant ‘(khidmatgar).’

Inscribed: ‘The Kitmugkar.’ 3 by 1.25 ins.

Washerman.

Inscribed: ‘The Dhooby.’ 3 by 1.25 ins.

Barber.

Inscribed: ‘The Barber.’ 3 by 1.25 ins.

f.32 Bearer.

Inscribed: ‘The Bearer.’ 3 by 1.25 ins.

Clerk.

Inscribed: ‘The Writer.’ 3 by 1.25 ins.

f.34 Cymbal player.

3 by 1.25 ins.

‘Tambura’ player. 3 by 1.25 ins.

‘ Tabla’ player.

3 by 1.25 ins.

‘ Sarangi’ player. 3 by 1.25 ins.

Dancing-girl.

3 by 1.25 ins.

Snake-charmer.

3 by 1.25 ins.

f.49v Dancing-girl. 2.75 by 1.5 ins.

f.50v Bullock carriage.

3.25 by 4 ins.

f.55v Country boat.

3.25 by 5 ins.

f.63 Watchman ‘(chaukidar).’

2.25 by 1.5 ins.

f.91 Churning butter.

3.25 by 2.25 ins.

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f.2v Sati scene.

Inscribed: ‘Suttee.’ 6.25 by 10 ins.