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Sladen Collection: Views at Lucknow and Cawnpore by Felice Beato, taken after the...

Catalogue reference: Photo 1100

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Reference
Photo 1100
Title
Sladen Collection: Views at Lucknow and Cawnpore by Felice Beato, taken after the Indian Mutiny.
Date
1858
Description

Collection of 17 loose albumen prints, each measuring approximately 300x250mm, captioned in pencil on the reverse, showing locations in Lucknow and Cawnpore (Kanpur) relating top events in the Indian Mutiny. From the collection of Sir Edward Bosc Sladen. The prints exhibit overall yellowing, but are generally in fair condition, although they have been folded in half lengthwise at some period and all have a dark stain from some liquid in the bottom right-hand corner. Process = Albumen prints. Photographers = Felice Beato,;.

Held by
British Library: Asian and African Studies
Former department reference
Mss Eur E290/102
Language
Not applicable
Physical description
17 items
Access conditions

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

Immediate source of acquisition
Collection part transferred from Official Records, part purchased. Transferred from OIOC European Manuscripts (Mss Eur E290/102).
Physical condition
Dimensions: 298 mm x 238 mm.
Record URL
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