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Hinchcliffe Collection: 'Jungle Views in Upper Burma.' Photographer(s): Quinn, E.H.
Catalogue reference: Photo 1038/3
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This record is a file about the Hinchcliffe Collection: 'Jungle Views in Upper Burma.' Photographer(s): Quinn, E.H. dating from c 1905-1907.
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- Photo 1038/3
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Title (The name of the record)
- Hinchcliffe Collection: 'Jungle Views in Upper Burma.' Photographer(s): Quinn, E.H.
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Date (When the record was created)
- c 1905-1907
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Description (What the record is about)
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Blue cloth covered photograph album measuring 147 x113 mm, titled 'Snap Shots' on front cover and containing 46 small prints laid down one to a page, with handwritten captions in ink beneath each image. The album is inscribed on the flyleaf: ''Jungle Views' in Upper Burma. Taken by E. H. Quinn, Moda. To mother from Harry. May 29th 1907.' Prints are in good condition, although the binding of the album is weak, with many folios loose. Although small, the photographs are sharp and of good quality. Subjects include river scenes and steamers, logging activities with elephants, European bungalows, village scenes at Kunchoung, Shweli River, Magyee, Mabein, Moda, Katha. All the Europeans featured in the photographs (Messrs Quinn, Petley and Stewart) were employees of the Rangoon firm of Steele Brothers.
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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)
- 46 items
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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)
- Gift, Donated by his daughter, Mrs Mary Jonkins, in 1980s (found in department, October 1997).
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Physical condition (Aspects of the physical condition of the record that may affect or limit its use)
- Dimensions: 95 mm x 72 mm.
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Record URL
- https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/54eee637-6edf-4de9-a0bb-e75406fd77fe/
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This record is held at British Library: Asian and African Studies
Within the fonds: Photo
British Library Photo Collection
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Hinchcliffe Collection: Photographs relating to the career of Henry C. Hinchlciffe...
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Hinchcliffe Collection: 'Jungle Views in Upper Burma.' Photographer(s): Quinn, E.H.