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Carte de visite portraits of Nepalese rulers and others. Photographer(s): Bourne...

Catalogue reference: Photo 9

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Reference
Photo 9
Title
Carte de visite portraits of Nepalese rulers and others. Photographer(s): Bourne and Shepherd.
Date
1870s
Description

Collection of 12 loose prints, all Bourne and Shepherd cartes-de-visite, with the exception of print 1 (a loose print 148 x 275 mm, photographer unknown) and print 12 (a Bourne and Shepherd cabinet portrait). The majority of the portraits, most in bright, unfaded condition show Nepalese dignitaries. Contemporary handwritten identifications on reverse (with occasional modern pencilled annotations).

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

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

Immediate source of acquisition
Gift, 1942: Presented by E. L. Burton, 10 December 1942.
Physical condition
Dimensions: 36 mm x 29 mm to 148 mm x 275 mm.
Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/bf481ca0-c6b7-4c06-896b-10a7ed3c80b6/

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