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The Grand Patriotic Fete at the Kolar Gold Fields. Photographer(s): Unknown.
Catalogue reference: Photo 1029
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- Photo 1029
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Title (The name of the record)
- The Grand Patriotic Fete at the Kolar Gold Fields. Photographer(s): Unknown.
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Date (When the record was created)
- 1915
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Description (What the record is about)
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Genre: Historical Events. Red cloth bound photograph album, titled 'Camera Studies' on front cover, measuring 218x179mm and containing 24 uncaptioned gelatin silver prints inserted in window mounts. The prints are generally in good condition, apart from slight fading. The photographs record the Grand Patriotic Fete held at Kolar Gold Fields in 1915, presumably in order to raise funds for the war effort. The photographs show the entrance to the fete, British and Indian visitors at the various stalls and taking tea. Subjects = European social life; fetes; war effort.
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Held by (Who holds the record)
- British Library: Asian and African Studies
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Language (The language of the record)
- Not applicable
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Physical description (The amount and form of the record)
- 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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Immediate source of acquisition (When and where the record was acquired from)
- Donated by David Blake, OIOC European Manuscripts, September 1997.
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Physical condition (Aspects of the physical condition of the record that may affect or limit its use)
- Dimensions: 150 mm x 105 mm.
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Record URL
- https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/15dd68dd-0b75-4d8d-9834-917b3faee505/
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The Grand Patriotic Fete at the Kolar Gold Fields. Photographer(s): Unknown.