Curzon Collection: 'Coronation Durbar, Delhi, 1903. Of His Majesty King Edward VII. Viceroy. Baron Curzon of Kedleston, P.C., G.M.S.I., G.M.I.E.' (Crookshank)

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The record is made up of 1 red full-leather, published album (207 pages) containing 133 photographic lightly tipped onto album pages with letterpress captions preceding.. It was created in 1903. It was written in English. The original is part of the British Library: India Office The department of the British Government to which the Government of India reported between 1858 and 1947. The successor to the Court of Directors. Records and Private Papers Documents collected in a private capacity. .

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The Coronation Durbar A public or private audience held by a high-ranking British colonial representative (e.g. Viceroy, Governor-General, or member of the British royal family). , Delhi, 1903 (London: Eyre & Spottiswoode, 1903)

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The volume is a specially published edition, under the imprint of Bourne and Shepherd and printed by Eyre & Spottiswoode, London. The title page and four page introduction are followed by prints lightly tipped onto the album pages, each preceded by a sheet of letterpress caption.

The volume provides a comprehensive record of the events and personalities involved in the Durbar A public or private audience held by a high-ranking British colonial representative (e.g. Viceroy, Governor-General, or member of the British royal family). , summed up in the introduction as follows:

'The Delhi Durbar A public or private audience held by a high-ranking British colonial representative (e.g. Viceroy, Governor-General, or member of the British royal family). Photo Biographic Album is designed as a pictorial rather than a historical record of the Coronation Durbar A public or private audience held by a high-ranking British colonial representative (e.g. Viceroy, Governor-General, or member of the British royal family). . The photographs which it is composed of have been chosen from an immense collection of portraits and views far beyond the compass of any single volume. The pictures here given represent the important visitors, Princes, delegates, functions, etc., and constitute the most perfect and complete reproduction in photography of an Imperial celebration which will live in the minds of men as the greatest of its kind in the history of the modern world.'

The album presents a particularly fine series of portraits of Indian princes who attended the Durbar A public or private audience held by a high-ranking British colonial representative (e.g. Viceroy, Governor-General, or member of the British royal family). .

Elements:

1 His Majesty the King, Emperor of India. From a painting by A. E. Harris, Calcutta.

2 Her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen, Empress of India. From a painting by A. E. Harris, Calcutta.

3 His Excellency The Right Honourable George Nathaniel Baron Curzon, P.C., G.M.S.I., G.M.I.E. Viceroy and Governor-General of India.

4 Her Excellency The Lady Curzon.

5 Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Connaught, with members of the Delhi Durbar A public or private audience held by a high-ranking British colonial representative (e.g. Viceroy, Governor-General, or member of the British royal family). Household.

6 His Excellency The Right Honourable Horatio Herbert Viscount Kitchener of Khartoum, G.C.B., O.M., G.C.M.G. [Knight] Grand Cross of [the Order of] St Michael and St George (accolade). , R.E.

7 His Highness the Nizam of Hyderabad, G.C.B., G.C.S.I.

8 H.E. The Viceroy's Camp [at the Delhi Durbar A public or private audience held by a high-ranking British colonial representative (e.g. Viceroy, Governor-General, or member of the British royal family). ].

9 H.E. The Commander-in-Chief's Camp [Delhi Durbar A public or private audience held by a high-ranking British colonial representative (e.g. Viceroy, Governor-General, or member of the British royal family). ].

10 The Governor's and Lieutenant-Governors of India, and Lieutenant-Governor of Burma.

11 The Viceroy's Staff, Delhi Durbar A public or private audience held by a high-ranking British colonial representative (e.g. Viceroy, Governor-General, or member of the British royal family). .

12 The Viceregal guests [at the Delhi Durbar A public or private audience held by a high-ranking British colonial representative (e.g. Viceroy, Governor-General, or member of the British royal family). ].

13 His Highness the Maharaja Gaekwar of Baroda, G.C.S.I.

14 His Highness the Maharaja of Mysore.

15 The Mysore State Officials

16 His Highness H.H. The Maharaja of Travancore G.C.S.I

17 The elephant which carried Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Connaught in the State Entry into Delhi, December 29, 1902.

18 His Highness the Maharaja of Indore, G.C.S.I.

19 His Highness the Maharaja of Rewah, G.C.S.I.

20 His Highness the Raja King of Dhar, Bhopawar Agency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, headed by an agent. , Central India.

21 The City of Tents. A general view of the Camps; the white line in the distance is the roof of the great [Delhi] Durbar A public or private audience held by a high-ranking British colonial representative (e.g. Viceroy, Governor-General, or member of the British royal family). Amphitheatre.

22 The Bengal Camp [Delhi Durbar A public or private audience held by a high-ranking British colonial representative (e.g. Viceroy, Governor-General, or member of the British royal family). ].

23 Their Excellencies Lord and Lady Curzon on the State Elephant 'Lutchmann Pershad' [Delhi Durbar A public or private audience held by a high-ranking British colonial representative (e.g. Viceroy, Governor-General, or member of the British royal family). ]. The silver howdah is the same in which His Majesty the King-Emperor rode when on his visit to India in 1875.

24 The State Entry into Delhi. Their Excellencies Lord and Lady Curzon passing along Chandni Chauk.

25 The State Entry into Delhi. Their The Duke and Duchess of Connaught passing along Chandni Chauk.

26 The State Entry into Delhi. His Highness the Maharaja of Kapurthala, His Highness the Maharaja of Sirmur, His Highness the Nawab An honorific title; an official acting as a provincial deputy ruler in South Asia; or a significant Muslim landowner in nineteenth century India. of Maler Kotla, passing through Chandni Chauk.

27 The State Entry into Delhi. Passing the Jumna Masjid. On the first four elephants may be seen - H.H. the Maharaja of Patiala, H.H. the Sultan of Shehr and Mokalla, H.H. the Nawab An honorific title; an official acting as a provincial deputy ruler in South Asia; or a significant Muslim landowner in nineteenth century India. of Bahawalpur, H.H. the Maharaja of Sikhim (represented by his son).

28 The State Entry into Delhi. The Imperial Cadet Corps passing through Chandni Chauk, led by Sir Pertab Singh.

29 The Durbar A public or private audience held by a high-ranking British colonial representative (e.g. Viceroy, Governor-General, or member of the British royal family). Herald (Major A. G. Maxwell) and his trumpeters, six of whom were British and six native cavalry. They carried silver trumpets with brilliant banderoles, the Royal arms being worked in gold and silver [passing Chandni Chauk, Delhi].

30 The State Entry into Delhi. H.H. the Nizam of Hyderabad, H.H. the Gaekwar of Baroda, H.H. the Maharaja of Mysore, H.H. the Maharaja of Travancore, passing the Jumna Masjid

31 The State Entry into Delhi. His Royal Highness the Grand Duke of Hesse and staff, accompanied by his escort, passing the Jumna Masjid.

32 Their Excellencies Lord and Lady Curzon, T.R.H. the Duke and Duchess of Connaught and H.R.H. the Grand Duke of Hesse bidding farewell to the Chiefs at the Mori Gate after the procession, who then departed for the Viceregal Camp.

33 H.R.H. the Duke of Connaught and officers of the Foot Guards at the [Delhi] Durbar A public or private audience held by a high-ranking British colonial representative (e.g. Viceroy, Governor-General, or member of the British royal family). .

34 His Highness the Maharaja of Alwar.

35 His Highness the Maharaja of Alwar with Members of Council and Colonel Fagan, the Political Agent A mid-ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Agency. .

36 His Highness the Raja King Saheb of Dewas (Senior Branch).

37 His Highness the Maharaja of Jhalawar.

38 The Elephants, with state jewels, cloths of gold, and silver howdahs used in the State Entry into Delhi.

39 [Delhi] Durbar A public or private audience held by a high-ranking British colonial representative (e.g. Viceroy, Governor-General, or member of the British royal family). Central Committee.

40 His Highness the Maharaja of Patiala.

41 Their Highnesses the Maharaja [of Patiala], the Kour Sahib, and officials.

42 His Highness the Maharaja of Sikhim.

43 The Sikhim Camp [Delhi Durbar A public or private audience held by a high-ranking British colonial representative (e.g. Viceroy, Governor-General, or member of the British royal family). ].

44 The Burmese Camp [Delhi Durbar A public or private audience held by a high-ranking British colonial representative (e.g. Viceroy, Governor-General, or member of the British royal family). ].

45 The Delhi Amphitheatre. Front view [Delhi Durbar A public or private audience held by a high-ranking British colonial representative (e.g. Viceroy, Governor-General, or member of the British royal family). ].

46 The Amphitheatre. This photograph was taken during the [Delhi] Durbar A public or private audience held by a high-ranking British colonial representative (e.g. Viceroy, Governor-General, or member of the British royal family). . It shows both ends of the (horse-shoe shape) arena, the massed bands in the centre, with the trumpeters and heralds approaching the Viceregal Dais.

47 The [Delhi] Durbar A public or private audience held by a high-ranking British colonial representative (e.g. Viceroy, Governor-General, or member of the British royal family). . Mutiny Veterans entering the amphitheatre.

48 The [Delhi] Durbar A public or private audience held by a high-ranking British colonial representative (e.g. Viceroy, Governor-General, or member of the British royal family). . The arrival of Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Connaught at the Dais, escorted by squadron of British and one squadron of Native Cavalry.

49 The [Delhi] Durbar A public or private audience held by a high-ranking British colonial representative (e.g. Viceroy, Governor-General, or member of the British royal family). . The arrival of Their Excellencies the Viceroy and Lady Curzon at the Dais, escorted by the Imperial Cadet Corps and Body-guard.

50 The [Delhi] Durbar A public or private audience held by a high-ranking British colonial representative (e.g. Viceroy, Governor-General, or member of the British royal family). . The Trumpeters in front of the Viceregal Dais, with Herald (Major Maxwell), facing the assemblage, reading the Proclamation announcing the Coronation of His Majesty the King, Emperor of India.

51 The [Delhi] Durbar A public or private audience held by a high-ranking British colonial representative (e.g. Viceroy, Governor-General, or member of the British royal family). . Their Excellencies Lord and Lady Curzon, with Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Connaught, about to receive the congratulations of the Ruling Chiefs of India.

52 In the Amphitheatre [Delhi Durbar A public or private audience held by a high-ranking British colonial representative (e.g. Viceroy, Governor-General, or member of the British royal family). ]. Blocks V and W. H.H. the Nixam of Hyderabad, H.H. the Gaekwar of Baroda, H.H. the Maharaja of Mysore.

53 In the Amphitheatre [Delhi Durbar A public or private audience held by a high-ranking British colonial representative (e.g. Viceroy, Governor-General, or member of the British royal family). ]. Block D. H.H. the Raja King of Dhar, H.H. the Raja King of Dewas, H.H. the Maharaja of Samithar, H.H. the Nawab An honorific title; an official acting as a provincial deputy ruler in South Asia; or a significant Muslim landowner in nineteenth century India. of Jaora, H.H. the Raja King of Ratlam.

54 In the Amphitheatre [Delhi Durbar A public or private audience held by a high-ranking British colonial representative (e.g. Viceroy, Governor-General, or member of the British royal family). ]. Block E. Their Excellencies Lord and Lady Northcote, and Bombay Chiefs.

55 In the Amphitheatre [Delhi Durbar A public or private audience held by a high-ranking British colonial representative (e.g. Viceroy, Governor-General, or member of the British royal family). ]. Block A. Japanese ambassadors, Prime Minister of Nepal [Maharaja Chandra Shamsher Jang], and Afgan Envoy.

56 In the Amphitheatre [Delhi Durbar A public or private audience held by a high-ranking British colonial representative (e.g. Viceroy, Governor-General, or member of the British royal family). ]. Blocks B and C. H.H. the Begum Courteous or formal title for (usually Muslim) women of elite status, especially of Turko-Mongol lineage. of Bhopal, H.H. the Maharaja of Gwalior, H.H. the Maharaja of Holkar, and Central India Chiefs.

57 In the Amphitheatre [Delhi Durbar A public or private audience held by a high-ranking British colonial representative (e.g. Viceroy, Governor-General, or member of the British royal family). ]. Blocks F and G. H.H. the Maharaja of Durbanga and the Shan States Chiefs.

58 His Highness the Nawab An honorific title; an official acting as a provincial deputy ruler in South Asia; or a significant Muslim landowner in nineteenth century India. of Bahawalpur.

59 His Highness the Maharaja of Cooch Behar G.C.I.E., C.B.

60 His Highness the Raja King of Nabha, G.C.S.I., G.C.I.E.

61 His Highness the Crown Prince of Nabha.

62 The Crown Prince of Nabha with State Officials.

63 The Review of Native Chiefs' Retinues [Delhi Durbar A public or private audience held by a high-ranking British colonial representative (e.g. Viceroy, Governor-General, or member of the British royal family). ]. Bikanir Camel Sowars in chain armour.

64 The Shamina of His Highness the Maharaja of Durbanga [at the Delhi Durbar A public or private audience held by a high-ranking British colonial representative (e.g. Viceroy, Governor-General, or member of the British royal family). ]. The supporting poles and some of the chairs are solid silver.

65 The Shamina of His Highness the Maharaja of Rewa [at the Delhi Durbar A public or private audience held by a high-ranking British colonial representative (e.g. Viceroy, Governor-General, or member of the British royal family). ]. Showing the solid gold and silver throne, and carpet of golden thread.

66 Elephant in armour [Delhi Durbar A public or private audience held by a high-ranking British colonial representative (e.g. Viceroy, Governor-General, or member of the British royal family). ]. Used only on native state occasions.

67 The Imperial Cadet Corps [at the Delhi Durbar A public or private audience held by a high-ranking British colonial representative (e.g. Viceroy, Governor-General, or member of the British royal family). ].

68 The Imperial Cadet Corps [at the Delhi Durbar A public or private audience held by a high-ranking British colonial representative (e.g. Viceroy, Governor-General, or member of the British royal family). ].

69 His Highness the Nawab An honorific title; an official acting as a provincial deputy ruler in South Asia; or a significant Muslim landowner in nineteenth century India. of Rampur.

70 His Highness the Maharaja of Kapurthala, K.C.S.I

71 His Highness the Maharaja [of Kapurthala] and State Officials.

72 His Highness the Maharaja of Benares, G.C.I.E

73 The Shan Chiefs from Burma [at the Delhi Durbar A public or private audience held by a high-ranking British colonial representative (e.g. Viceroy, Governor-General, or member of the British royal family). ].

74 Shan Princesses, with attendants [at the Delhi Durbar A public or private audience held by a high-ranking British colonial representative (e.g. Viceroy, Governor-General, or member of the British royal family). ].

75 The Princess Thiri Dipandi, Sao Nang Tep Htila, of Keng Tung

76 The State Church Service [at the Delhi Durbar A public or private audience held by a high-ranking British colonial representative (e.g. Viceroy, Governor-General, or member of the British royal family). ], Sunday, January 4, 1903.

77 The Camp of His Excellency the Governor of Bombay [at the Delhi Durbar A public or private audience held by a high-ranking British colonial representative (e.g. Viceroy, Governor-General, or member of the British royal family). ].

78 The Camp of His Excellency the Governor of Madras [at the Delhi Durbar A public or private audience held by a high-ranking British colonial representative (e.g. Viceroy, Governor-General, or member of the British royal family). ].

79 Arch and gateway entrance to the camp of His Highness the Gaekwar of Baroda [at the Delhi Durbar A public or private audience held by a high-ranking British colonial representative (e.g. Viceroy, Governor-General, or member of the British royal family). ].

80 His Highness the Thakor Sahib of Limbdi, K.C.I.E

81 His Highness the Maharaja of Kashmir, G.C.S.I.

82 General Raja King Sir Amar Singh, K.C.S.I.

83 A giant of Cashmere [at the Delhi Durbar A public or private audience held by a high-ranking British colonial representative (e.g. Viceroy, Governor-General, or member of the British royal family). ]. This man is a servant in the employ of His Highness the Maharaja of Cashmere, and was a notable figure always to be seen at the entrance to the Cashmere Camp. His height is a little over eight feet.

84 One of the many curious conveyances seen on the road to the [Delhi] Durbar A public or private audience held by a high-ranking British colonial representative (e.g. Viceroy, Governor-General, or member of the British royal family). .

85 A native state executioner in full armour.

86 His Highness the Maharaja of Burdwan

87 His Highness the Nawab An honorific title; an official acting as a provincial deputy ruler in South Asia; or a significant Muslim landowner in nineteenth century India. of Loharu, K.C.I.E.

88 His Highness the Maharaja of Darbhangah, K.C.I.E.

89 The opening of the Arts Exhibition [Delhi], December 30, 1902

90 The Diwan-i-Am [Delhi].

91 The Diwan-i-Khas [Delhi].

92 The Crown Prince of Bhopal.

93 At the Review of Native Chiefs' Retinues [Delhi Durbar A public or private audience held by a high-ranking British colonial representative (e.g. Viceroy, Governor-General, or member of the British royal family). ]. Mailed horsemen [of Kishangarh].

94 At the Review of Native Chiefs' Retinues [Delhi Durbar A public or private audience held by a high-ranking British colonial representative (e.g. Viceroy, Governor-General, or member of the British royal family). ]. A Chief's State Elephant Carriage.

95 His Highness the Rajah of Cochin, G.C.S.I.

96 His Highness Thakor Sahib of Gondal, G.C.I.E., M.D., F.R.C.P., F.B.U., LL.D., D.C.L.

97 His Highness Thakor Sahib of Bhavnagar.

98 The State Durbar A public or private audience held by a high-ranking British colonial representative (e.g. Viceroy, Governor-General, or member of the British royal family). Elephant [at the Delhi Durbar A public or private audience held by a high-ranking British colonial representative (e.g. Viceroy, Governor-General, or member of the British royal family). ], with attendants of His Highness the Maharaja of Mysore.

99 Jumna Masjid [Delhi].

100 A Delhi Nautch.

101 His Highness the Rajah of Shahpura.

102 His Highness the Rajah of Parlakimedi.

103 His Highness the Maharawal Bijey Singh of Dungarpur.

104 The Military Review [at the Delhi Durbar A public or private audience held by a high-ranking British colonial representative (e.g. Viceroy, Governor-General, or member of the British royal family). ]...His Excellency the Viceroy, with His Royal Highness the Duke of Connaught, attended by Major-General Sir Edmund Ellis, K.C.B., and Brigadier-General Stratford-Collins, approaching the flagstaff.

105 The Military Review [at the Delhi Durbar A public or private audience held by a high-ranking British colonial representative (e.g. Viceroy, Governor-General, or member of the British royal family). ]. March Past of the Bhopal Imperial Lancers, headed by the Crown Prince of Bhopal with his brother.

106 His Highness the Maharaja of Jeypore (Madras Presidency The name given to each of the three divisions of the territory of the East India Company, and later the British Raj, on the Indian subcontinent. ).

107 His Highness the Maharaja of Mourbhanj.

108 The Review of Native Chiefs' Retinues [at the Delhi Durbar A public or private audience held by a high-ranking British colonial representative (e.g. Viceroy, Governor-General, or member of the British royal family). ]. Bikanir Retainers on Camels.

109 The Review of Native Chiefs' Retinues [at the Delhi Durbar A public or private audience held by a high-ranking British colonial representative (e.g. Viceroy, Governor-General, or member of the British royal family). ]. The Maharaja of Kolhapur's State Elephant, with his gilded banner.

110 The Review of Native Chiefs' Retinues [at the Delhi Durbar A public or private audience held by a high-ranking British colonial representative (e.g. Viceroy, Governor-General, or member of the British royal family). ]. The Devil Dancers from Ladakh, with their hideous masks, entering the Amphitheatre at the Review of Chiefs' Retinues.

111 Travellers on the road to Delhi for the Durbar A public or private audience held by a high-ranking British colonial representative (e.g. Viceroy, Governor-General, or member of the British royal family). .

112 Review of Native Chiefs' Retinues [at the Delhi Durbar A public or private audience held by a high-ranking British colonial representative (e.g. Viceroy, Governor-General, or member of the British royal family). ]. His Highness the Maharaja of Rewa's state elephant car.

113 Review of Native Chiefs' Retinues [at the Delhi Durbar A public or private audience held by a high-ranking British colonial representative (e.g. Viceroy, Governor-General, or member of the British royal family). ]. Central India horsemen with state umbrellas.

114 Review of Native Chiefs' Retinues [at the Delhi Durbar A public or private audience held by a high-ranking British colonial representative (e.g. Viceroy, Governor-General, or member of the British royal family). ]. Musicians with instruments, swordsmen on stilts, and men carrying golden howdah.

115 Review of Native Chiefs' Retinues [at the Delhi Durbar A public or private audience held by a high-ranking British colonial representative (e.g. Viceroy, Governor-General, or member of the British royal family). ]. His Highness the Gaekwar of Baroda's golden cannon with escort.

116 Delegates from Calcutta [at the Delhi Durbar A public or private audience held by a high-ranking British colonial representative (e.g. Viceroy, Governor-General, or member of the British royal family). ].

117 His Highness Sir Ranbir Singh, K.C.S.I.

118 His Highness Sir Rasul Khanji, K.C.S.I., Nawab An honorific title; an official acting as a provincial deputy ruler in South Asia; or a significant Muslim landowner in nineteenth century India. of Junagadh [and state officials].

119 Madras Delegates [to the Delhi Durbar A public or private audience held by a high-ranking British colonial representative (e.g. Viceroy, Governor-General, or member of the British royal family). ].

120 Saiyid Timur Bin Fasl, son of His Highness the Sultan of Muskat.

121 The Jam of Las Bela (Southern Baluchistan) and suite.

122 Bombay Delegates [to the Delhi Durbar A public or private audience held by a high-ranking British colonial representative (e.g. Viceroy, Governor-General, or member of the British royal family). ].

123 Bombay Delegates [to the Delhi Durbar A public or private audience held by a high-ranking British colonial representative (e.g. Viceroy, Governor-General, or member of the British royal family). ].

124 The Assault-at-Arms [at the Delhi Durbar A public or private audience held by a high-ranking British colonial representative (e.g. Viceroy, Governor-General, or member of the British royal family). ]. Cavalry display by the 9th Bengal Lancers.

125 The camel carriage of His Honour the Lieutenan-Governor of the Punjab [at the Delhi Durbar A public or private audience held by a high-ranking British colonial representative (e.g. Viceroy, Governor-General, or member of the British royal family). ].

126 [Delhi Durbar A public or private audience held by a high-ranking British colonial representative (e.g. Viceroy, Governor-General, or member of the British royal family). group of:] Nawab An honorific title; an official acting as a provincial deputy ruler in South Asia; or a significant Muslim landowner in nineteenth century India. Muhamad Sharif Khan, C.I.E., Khan of Dir. Mehtar Shuja-Al-Mulk, C.I.E., of Chitral. Nawab An honorific title; an official acting as a provincial deputy ruler in South Asia; or a significant Muslim landowner in nineteenth century India. Safdar Khan, Khan of Nawagai. The back row are attendants.

127 Mir Muhammad Nazim Khan, C.I.E., Mir of Hunza [and] Rajah Sikander Khan, C.I.E., of Nagar.

128 The Khan of Kalat and suite [at the Delhi Durbar A public or private audience held by a high-ranking British colonial representative (e.g. Viceroy, Governor-General, or member of the British royal family). ].

129 The tribes of Marris and Bagtis (Baluchistan).

130 Burmese warriors at the Review of Native Chiefs' Retinues [at the Delhi Durbar A public or private audience held by a high-ranking British colonial representative (e.g. Viceroy, Governor-General, or member of the British royal family). ].

131 A camel carriage, used for both goods and passengers. The upper storey is for sleeping accommodation.

132 The State Departure from Delhi. His Royal Highness the Duke [of Connaught], His Excellency the Viceroy, His Excellency Lord Kitchener and staff, returning from inspecting the Imperial Cadet Corps.

133 The State Departure from Delhi. His Excellency Lord Kitchener awaiting His Excellency the Viceroy at the station prior to the departure from Delhi.

Inscriptions:

The title – as above – is stamped in gold inside decorative border and Star of India insignia.

Title page and four following folios of introduction are printed in letterpress. Subsequently, each folio bearing a photograph is preceded by a letterpress folio bearing the caption of the photograph. Each letterpressed folio features decorative borders.

The images are numbered, 1–133, alongside the image in pencil. Folios are numbered in the upper right corner in pencil, 1–207.

Temporal Context:

Most photographs were likely taken during the Delhi Durbar A public or private audience held by a high-ranking British colonial representative (e.g. Viceroy, Governor-General, or member of the British royal family). of 1903 to celebrate the coronation of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra. Many of the portraits use the same studio backdrop of a cusped archway and a number of other props indicate that the portraits were taken in the same studio. A possible exception is print Photo 430/78/75, which may have been taken by the Rangoon photographer Philip Klier. Most of the other views also relate to specific events during the course of the durbar A public or private audience held by a high-ranking British colonial representative (e.g. Viceroy, Governor-General, or member of the British royal family). although at least one general view (Photo 430/78/100) dates from the early 1860s.

Extent and format
1 red full-leather, published album (207 pages) containing 133 photographic lightly tipped onto album pages with letterpress captions preceding.
Physical characteristics

Dimensions:

Album: 470 x 363 x 70 mm

Format:

Red full-leather album containing one hundred and thirty-three prints, pasted onto pages.

Materials:

Albumen Method of printing photographs using an emulsion of salt and egg white (albumen). prints, mechanically printed ink, gold and leather.

Condition:

The binding is sturdy but pages are brittle at all edges. Leather cover is scuffed at edges.

Foliation:

The images have been numbered 1–133 alongside each image in pencil.

Process:

Albumen Method of printing photographs using an emulsion of salt and egg white (albumen). prints

Binding:

The album is bound in red leather.

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English in Latin script
Type
Photograph

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Photo 430/78

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1903 (CE, Gregorian)

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