Shah Jahan, Sultan of Bhopal (1838-1901) c. 1887

Albumen print | 13.7 x 9.8 cm (image) (image) | RCIN 2107593

Description

Photograph of Sultan Shah Jahan, the Begum of Bhopal, in a full length portrait. The Sultan stands, facing the viewer and wears the collar and badge of the Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Star of India. she stands against a painted backdrop. On her right is a table with a vase of flowers and a book on it.

Provenance

From an album of photographs given to Queen Victoria by Dr John William Tyler, 15th January 1887
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Calcutta, Bombay & Simla : Bourne & Shepherd (active 1864-1900s)
(photographer)

Acquirer(s)

Search the collection View the person page Queen Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom (1819-1901)

Subject(s)

Search the collection Sultan Shah Jehan, Begum of Bhopal (1838-1901)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Albumen print

card

albumen print

Measurements

13.7 x 9.8 cm (image) (image)
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
photographs
Subject(s)
Places
Asia
India
Science, Medicine and Technology
Industries, Crafts and Trades
Clothing
Formal dress
Robes
Headdresses
Genealogy and Heraldry
Orders (honour)
Order of the Star of India (Great Britain)
References

Alternative title(s)

H.H. The Begum of Bhopal G.C.S.I. [Indian Princes, 1887: 01/0162]

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