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Attenborough Collection: Photographs of Quetta and surrounding districts.
Catalogue reference: Photo 932
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This record is about the Attenborough Collection: Photographs of Quetta and surrounding districts. dating from Early1890s.
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Reference (The unique identifier to the record described, used to order and refer to it)
- Photo 932
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Title (The name of the record)
- Attenborough Collection: Photographs of Quetta and surrounding districts.
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Date (When the record was created)
- Early1890s
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Description (What the record is about)
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A collection of 11 loose prints, the majority captioned in pencil on the reverse. The prints are tightly rolled, from having been stored in the original metal postal tube, which was sent from Quetta to London by Gunner Attenborough of the Royal Artillery on 21 October 1892. Prints 1-3 are military scenes and portraits (two showing members of a military band); the remainder are commercial views of Quetta, the Sukkur Bridge and scenes in the Khojak Pass. Prints 4-5 are panoramic views composed of two joined prints. Process = Albumen prints, printing-out paper. Photographers = Frederick Bremner and other(s) 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)
- 11 items
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Access conditions (Information on conditions that restrict or affect access to the record)
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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)
- Purchased May 1995.
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Physical condition (Aspects of the physical condition of the record that may affect or limit its use)
- Dimensions: 95 mm x 74 mm to 523 mm x 209 mm.
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Record URL
- https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/c1d8be67-81d3-4096-9c7c-106de395a79b/
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Attenborough Collection: Photographs of Quetta and surrounding districts.