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Photographs relating to Colonel John Cumming Anderson of the Madras Engineers.

Catalogue reference: Photo 871

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This record is about the Photographs relating to Colonel John Cumming Anderson of the Madras Engineers. dating from 1860s.

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Reference
Photo 871
Title
Photographs relating to Colonel John Cumming Anderson of the Madras Engineers.
Date
1860s
Description

Four modern copy prints. Portraits of Colonel Anderson and his family, and views of the monumental fountain erected in his memory by fellow officers in Madras. The prints are accompanied by a copy of the entry in Guide to the city of Madras, 1889, which describes 'Colonel Anderson's Cenotaph'. Process = Gelatine silver prints. Photographers = Unknown.,;.

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

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Immediate source of acquisition
Presented by Anderson's great-granddaughter, Ms V. van der Lande, 1992.
Physical condition
Dimensions: 207 mm x 139 mm.
Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/7b75af92-baa9-4651-85d3-1da182674f10/

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Photographs relating to Colonel John Cumming Anderson of the Madras Engineers.