Gangasingh of Bikaner
Gangasingh of Bikaner Gelatin silver print 10 x 7 in. (25.4 x 17.8 cm.) Photographer: Bourne & Shepherd, c. 1890
Member of St. Francis Xavier Exposition
Member of St. Francis Xavier exposition, Goa The exposition dated 12 Aug, 1910, marked the 4th centenary of the reconquest of Goa by Afonso de Albuquerque. The relics of St. Francis Xavier were taken to the church and mass was celebrated. This tintype photograph with jacket was given as souvenir to visitors of the exposition. […]
Member of St. Francis Xavier Exposition
Member of St. Francis Xavier exposition, Goa The exposition dated 12 Aug, 1910, marked the 4th centenary of the reconquest of Goa by Afonso de Albuquerque. The relics of St. Francis Xavier were taken to the church and mass was celebrated. This tintype photograph with jacket was given as souvenir to visitors of the exposition. […]
Member of St. Francis Xavier Exposition
Member of St. Francis Xavier exposition, Goa The exposition dated 12 Aug, 1910, marked the 4th centenary of the reconquest of Goa by Afonso de Albuquerque. The relics of St. Francis Xavier were taken to the church and mass was celebrated. This tintype photograph with jacket was given as souvenir to visitors of the exposition. […]
Member of St. Francis Xavier Exposition
Member of St. Francis Xavier exposition, Goa The exposition dated 12 Aug, 1910, marked the 4th centenary of the reconquest of Goa by Afonso de Albuquerque. The relics of St. Francis Xavier were taken to the church and mass was celebrated. This tintype photograph with jacket was given as souvenir to visitors of the exposition. […]
A Parsi Gentleman Gemtype
A Parsi Gentleman The smallest tintypes were called gems for their tiny (1⁄2-by-1 inch) size. They were often inserted into lockets and worn by a loved one on a piece of jewelry. Gem tintype mounted on CDV 0.50 x 1 in. (1.3 x 2.5 cm.) Photographer: Richard P. Estabrooke, c. 1870
Dr. Ramdayaloo Sharma
Dr. Ramdayaloo Sharma He was an ayurvedic doctor and a physician for many renowned people including the British. He started a pharmacy which was later run by his children. This is a very unusual portrait of him at a young age and without a turban. It was taken by Baker who established a studio in […]
Anonymous boy in western dress
Anonymous boy in western dress A modern boy posing with one arm on the table. It is a daguerreotype in gilt, highlights in gold gilt mount and Morocco case with self-embossed, decorative floral pattern in oval on the back. Sixth plate daguerreotype 3.5 x 3 in. (8.9 x 7.6 cm.) Unknown Photographer, c. 1840
Mohammed Raza Khan
Mohammed Raza Khan The brother of Ali Raza – the first Taluqdar of Nawabgunj. After the mutiny of 1857, he was granted the title of Sardar Bahadur by the British. He died at Lucknow (details from slip behind the image). Sixth plate daguerreotype 3.5 x 3 in. (8.9 x 7.6 cm.) Unknown Photographer, c. 1840