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Album of views of the construction of the Nadrai Aqueduct, Lower Ganges Canal. Photographer(s):...
Catalogue reference: Photo 387
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This record is about the Album of views of the construction of the Nadrai Aqueduct, Lower Ganges Canal. Photographer(s):... dating from 1887-1890.
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Reference (The unique identifier to the record described, used to order and refer to it)
- Photo 387
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Title (The name of the record)
- Album of views of the construction of the Nadrai Aqueduct, Lower Ganges Canal. Photographer(s): Unknown.
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Date (When the record was created)
- 1887-1890
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Description (What the record is about)
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Black half-leather album, 375x460mm, containing mounted prints with letterpress captions. Originally presented to the library of the Institution of Civil Engineers, London, by the Public Works Department, Naini Tal, in July 1891. The album has acquisition labels and ink stamps inside. The photographs depict various stages in the construction of the Nadrai Aqueduct from May 1887 to its completion in 1889-90.
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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)
- 46 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 the Map Room, IOLR, 1970s.
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Physical condition (Aspects of the physical condition of the record that may affect or limit its use)
- Dimensions: 105 mm x 146 mm to 215 mm x 536 mm.
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Record URL
- https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/cfd9a369-9c66-42f6-831f-f7b09553435d/
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Album of views of the construction of the Nadrai Aqueduct, Lower Ganges Canal. Photographer(s): Unknown.