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Walker Collection: Indian snapshots.
Catalogue reference: Photo 540
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Reference (The unique identifier to the record described, used to order and refer to it)
- Photo 540
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Title (The name of the record)
- Walker Collection: Indian snapshots.
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Date (When the record was created)
- 1930s
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Description (What the record is about)
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Collection of loose prints, the majority uncaptioned but some with titles written on the reverse. The collection consists of amateur snapshots, and while not of outstanding quality contains some interesting illustrations of family and social life (tea parties, riding on elephants, etc). The material does however contain some rare views of live tigers and leopards, taken at night and presumably with a camera equipped with a remote control (prints 10-13, 16; also duplicates at 297-308). George Eric Denham Walker (b. 1921) served in the Indian Police (Assam) from 1934-47. Process = Gelatine silver prints. Photographers = George Eric Denham Walker,;.
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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)
- Presented by G.E.D. Walker.
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Physical condition (Aspects of the physical condition of the record that may affect or limit its use)
- Dimensions: 42 mm x 64 mm to 165 mm x 214 mm.
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Record URL
- https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/389044d1-0e82-4d96-8f6a-4ae298c4dabd/
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Walker Collection: Indian snapshots.