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Miscellaneous railway views in India and South Africa.
Catalogue reference: Photo 785
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Reference (The unique identifier to the record described, used to order and refer to it)
- Photo 785
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Title (The name of the record)
- Miscellaneous railway views in India and South Africa.
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Date (When the record was created)
- 1857-1900s
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Description (What the record is about)
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Loose prints comprising early views of railway development in India and later views of Johannesburg Station. Views in India include lines, bridges, locomotives and stations at Bombay, Ahmadabad, Bassein, Almori, Baroda, Bhor Ghat, Trichinopoly and Negapatam. There is also an early view of a station on the Cape of Good Hope Railway in South Africa. Process = Albumen and collodio-chloride prints. Photographers = Unknown.,;.
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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)
- 29 items
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Access conditions (Information on conditions that restrict or affect access to the record)
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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)
- Purchased from Christie's, June 1986.
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Physical condition (Aspects of the physical condition of the record that may affect or limit its use)
- Dimensions: 96 mm x 150 mm to 191 mm x 241 mm.
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Record URL
- https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/263fce52-66d5-451f-9be8-7175c0450ca7/
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Miscellaneous railway views in India and South Africa.