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Holmwood Collection: Photographs of Indian scenes in Calcutta and elsewhere.
Catalogue reference: Photo 947
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This record is about the Holmwood Collection: Photographs of Indian scenes in Calcutta and elsewhere. dating from c. 1900-1914.
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Reference (The unique identifier to the record described, used to order and refer to it)
- Photo 947
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Title (The name of the record)
- Holmwood Collection: Photographs of Indian scenes in Calcutta and elsewhere.
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Date (When the record was created)
- c. 1900-1914
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Description (What the record is about)
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Collection in five parts, comprising:. Photo 947/1. 56 exterior and interior photographs of 22 Theatre Road, Calcutta. Photo 947/2. 7 photographs of Indian metalware, including Buddha images. Photo 947/3. 54 photographs of Indian scenery and architecture: locations include Gaya, Charioktal, Tanazen, Kakotat (Bihar) and Hardwar. Photo 947/4. 34 photographs of Lady Mabel Holmwood, her family, servants and other groups. Photo 947/5. 9 photographs of Indian temple architecture at Umga, Suraj, Deo. Note: The collection appears to have been compiled by Lady Mabel Holmwood, wife of of Sir Herbert Holmwood ICS, a High Court Judge in Calcutta in the early 20th century.
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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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- Unspecified
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Unrestricted. Appointment Required to view these records. Please consult Asian and African Studies Print Room staff.
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Record URL
- https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/99343b90-bdcb-4454-a78a-40909207cd40/
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Holmwood Collection: Photographs of Indian scenes in Calcutta and elsewhere.