Kunwar Bikrama Bahadoor of Kupurthalla (1835-87) c. 1887

Albumen print | 13.6 x 9.5 cm (image) (image) | RCIN 2107662

Calcutta, Bombay & Simla : Bourne & Shepherd (active 1864-1900s)

Description

Photograph of a three-quarter length portrait of Kanwar Bikram Singh Bahadur, setaed and facing the viewer. He wears a jacket featuring heavy decorative embroidery which is secured at the waist with a large belt. He also wears the Companion of the Order of the Star of India.

Kanwar Bikram Singh Bahadur was awarded the Order of the Star of India during the Imperial Assemblage of 1877. He was also awarded the Mutiny Medal, which he wears around his neck, for his part in helping to suppress the Indian Uprising of 1857.

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 Kunwar Bikrama Bahadoor of Kupurthalla (1835-87)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Albumen print

albumen print

Measurements

13.6 x 9.5 cm (image) (image)
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
photographs
Subject(s)
Places
Asia
India
References

Alternative title(s)

H.H. Kunwar Bikrama Singh C.S.I., Bahadoor of Kupurthulla [Indian Chiefs, 1887: 01/0162]

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