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Photographs of Bombay types by Sydney Rowland, Bombay Plague Commission. Photographer(s):...

Catalogue reference: Photo 790/2

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Reference
Photo 790/2
Title
Photographs of Bombay types by Sydney Rowland, Bombay Plague Commission. Photographer(s): Rowland, Sydney.
Date
1900s
Description

Loose prints mounted on grey card measuring 230x305mm in modern blue buckram box. The majority of these uncaptioned views consist of Bombay street scenes and informal snapshot portraits of Indians drawing water, shopping, preparing food, etc. Many are enlarged versions of photographs which appear as small snapshots in Photo 790/1.

Held by
British Library: Asian and African Studies
Language
Not applicable
Physical description
1 item
Access conditions

Unrestricted. Appointment Required to view these records. Please consult Asian and African Studies Print Room staff.

Immediate source of acquisition
Purchased, 1986.
Physical condition
Dimensions: 158 mm x 202 mm.
Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/204f1e54-8f12-4601-9cdb-7727af130ff1/

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Photographs of Bombay types by Sydney Rowland, Bombay Plague Commission. Photographer(s): Rowland, Sydney.