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Six Indian views and character studies.
Catalogue reference: Photo 756
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This record is about the Six Indian views and character studies. dating from 1920s.
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Reference (The unique identifier to the record described, used to order and refer to it)
- Photo 756
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Title (The name of the record)
- Six Indian views and character studies.
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Date (When the record was created)
- 1920s
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Description (What the record is about)
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Loose unmounted uncaptioned prints. One print has the name 'Sir William Beardsell' on the verso and another has the initials 'W.A.B.'. Photographs include a bangle seller, portraits of two women, a rural scene and two topographical views. Sir William Arthur Beardsell (1865-1940) was a merchant in Madras from 1887 and held the office of Sheriff in 1918-19. His entry in Who was who lists one of his recreations as photography. Process = Sepia toned gelatine silver prints. Photographers = Sir William Arthur Beardsell.,;.
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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)
- 6 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)
- Donated by Mrs M. Smith, 1985.
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Physical condition (Aspects of the physical condition of the record that may affect or limit its use)
- Dimensions: 201 mm x 154 mm to 290 mm x 229 mm.
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Record URL
- https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/e62092e0-c464-4aa1-8f3c-30009e01069a/
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Six Indian views and character studies.