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Delhi, Agra and Rajpootana by Eugene Clutterbuck Impey, 1860-1870

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MS. 23051 photogr. 74
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Photographically-illustrated book of scenes in Delhi, Agra, and Rajputana in India.

Dates

  • Creation: 1860-1870

Extent

1 item

Language of Materials

  • English

Shelfmark

MS. 23051 photogr. 74

Former reference:

Wilson Centre Accession Number: 99:6545; Wilson Centre Accession Number 2: TC 335

Biographical / Historical

Eugene Clutterbuck Impey was a soldier and administrator from a well-known colonial family. In 1858 he took up his first appointment as a political agent in the court of Alwar in north-eastern Rajasthan. During his five years there he photographed extensively, amassing material for a book of architectural and landscape scenes.

Custodial History

Purchased at Sotheby's USA, NYC, 06/10/1999.

Physical Facet

Albumen paper prints

Repository Details

Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository

Contact:
Weston Library
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Oxford OX1 3BG United Kingdom