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Straits settlements, etc.

Title
Straits settlements, etc. [graphic].
Publication
186-?-188-?

Details

Additional Authors
Scowen, C. (Charles)
Description
1 album (36 photographic prints) : albumen, b&w; 22 x 28 cm or smaller in album approx. 36 x 46 cm.
Summary
Settlements in the Straits of Malacca: Europeans and Malaysians at waterfall; views of Pinang: the Bund, nets drying on the shore; palm trees along road to waterfall, group by waterfall; thatched roof mill; general views including ships on the harbor; Governor's House and resevoir; view in hotel grounds; European man on stairway, Malaysian man at base of stairs; thatched roofed bungalow; "native huts," one view showing residents; India rubber trees; Singapore: general views; streets; the Bund, lined with 2 story colonial buildings; post office and creek full of boats; road from post office dock to Singapore; small suspension bridge; mosque; road to gardens; laborers (including Chinese) in gardens; hotel grounds; garries, and garry stable; bullock cart in front of "Photographic Rooms"; a fishing village; views in Ceylon: bullock carts; water lillies; entrance to gardens in Kandy.
Subject
  • Bridges
  • Carts & wagons
  • Chinese > Singapore
  • Dwellings
  • Fishing
  • Fishing nets
  • Gardens > Sri Lanka
  • Gardens > Singapore
  • Government buildings
  • Hotels
  • Mosques > Singapore
  • Palm trees
  • Post offices > Singapore
  • Reservoirs
  • Thatched buildings
  • Waterfalls
  • Pulau Pinang (State)
  • Singapore
  • Sri Lanka
  • Straits Settlements
Genre/Form
  • Albums.
  • Albumen prints.
  • Photographic prints.
Note
  • Cover title.
  • Each captioned below the print on the gilt-edged mount. Leaves numbered 1a-31a. Album stamped on inside back cover "B'D Dec 26 1912." Views of Ceylon may be by C. Scowen -- cf. MFY 93-6330, MFY 93-6331
Access (note)
  • Restricted access;
Provenance (note)
  • Transfer from Children's Room, 1982.
Call Number
MFY+ 93-6327
OCLC
NYPG93-F285
Title
Straits settlements, etc. [graphic].
Imprint
186-?-188-?
Restricted Access
Restricted access; Photography Collection; Permit must be requested at division indicated.
Provenance
Transfer from Children's Room, 1982.
Local Subject
Photographica.
Added Author
Scowen, C. (Charles) Photographer
Research Call Number
MFY+ 93-6327
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