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Construction of the Darjeeling Hill Road. Photographer(s): Unknown.
Catalogue reference: Photo 243
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This record is about the Construction of the Darjeeling Hill Road. Photographer(s): Unknown. dating from 1865.
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Reference (The unique identifier to the record described, used to order and refer to it)
- Photo 243
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Title (The name of the record)
- Construction of the Darjeeling Hill Road. Photographer(s): Unknown.
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Date (When the record was created)
- 1865
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Description (What the record is about)
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Collection of 31 loose albumen prints mounted on card measuring 303 x 378 mm. Each mount has the letterpress title, Darjeeling Hill Road, Public Works Department, together with individual numbered caption. The series runs from 1-30, with an additonal unnumbered print of a group of engineers. No. 23 of this set is missing. The collection shows views of the road under construction at Gyabarry and Kursiong (Karsiyang).
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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)
- 31 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)
- 'Found in basement [or Orbit House], October 1965.'.
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Physical condition (Aspects of the physical condition of the record that may affect or limit its use)
- Dimensions: 98 mm x 183 mm to 180 mm x 230 mm.
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Record URL
- https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/b24ca32f-5bf9-4d98-9682-926ce3108d9d/
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Construction of the Darjeeling Hill Road. Photographer(s): Unknown.