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Sir Frederick Sykes Collection: 'The visit of His Excellency the Rt. Honble. Sir...
Catalogue reference: Photo 834/2
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- Photo 834/2
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Title (The name of the record)
- Sir Frederick Sykes Collection: 'The visit of His Excellency the Rt. Honble. Sir Frederick Sykes, GCIE, Governor of Bombay to Rajpipla, December 1929.'.
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Date (When the record was created)
- Dec1929
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Description (What the record is about)
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Blue full-leather album, 315 x 523 mm, containing mounted uncaptioned prints. The title is stamped in gold on the front cover with the Rajpipla coat of arms. The photographs record an official visit to the state made by Sir Frederick Sykes in 1929, including portraits of the Governor and Maharaja, foundation laying ceremony, visit to the state jail, a garden party and views of buildings in the state capital, Nandod, and surrounding areas. Sir Frederick Sykes (d. 1954) was Governor of Bombay 1928-33. Process = Gelatine silver prints. Photographers = Clifton & Co and others 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)
- 100 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)
- Deposited on permanent loan by Mr B. H. C. Sykes, 1990.
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Physical condition (Aspects of the physical condition of the record that may affect or limit its use)
- Dimensions: 108 mm x 144 mm to 178 mm x 288 mm.
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Record URL
- https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/922c1148-691f-473b-8a47-5ab1db44b2d5/
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Sir Frederick Sykes Collection: 'The visit of His Excellency the Rt. Honble. Sir Frederick Sykes, GCIE, Governor of Bombay to Rajpipla, December 1929.'.