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Lt: Govr. of Bengal and suite with Raja of Sikkim and followers [Darjeeling]. Photographer:...
Catalogue reference: Photo 355/1(14)
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- Photo 355/1(14)
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- Lt: Govr. of Bengal and suite with Raja of Sikkim and followers [Darjeeling]. Photographer: Phillips, Robert.
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Date (When the record was created)
- 6 Jun 1873
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Description (What the record is about)
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Genre: Historical Events. Group photograph, similar to print 13, but with a larger retinue of Sikkimese posed in the background. Sikhyong Namgue and Thotab Namgue are seated in the centre of the group. The bearded European seated on the left is (Sir) John Ware Edgar (1839-1902), Deputy Commissioner of Darjeeling (identified in a copy of this print in the collection of Howard Ricketts). For an account of the meeting, see print 13. Second copy neg at B.6456. [Albumen print, 283x209mm]. Subjects = Dunlop Smith Collection; durbars; Indian rulers; official events.
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- British Library: Asian and African Studies
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- 2004
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- 1 item
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Unrestricted. Appointment Required to view these records. Please consult Asian and African Studies Print Room staff.
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British Library Photo Collection
Within the sub-fonds: Photo 355
Sir James Robert Dunlop Smith Collection: Photographs relating to the life and career...
Within the file: Photo 355/1
'Dunlop Smith Collection: Sir Charles Aitchison Album of Views in India and Burma'
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Lt: Govr. of Bengal and suite with Raja of Sikkim and followers [Darjeeling]. Photographer: Phillips, Robert.