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Calcutta, Bombay & Simla : Bourne & Shepherd (active 1864-1900s)
Sir Pratap Singh, Maharajah of Orchha on the State Elephant 1875-6
Albumen print | 10.1 x 13.7 cm (image) | RCIN 2114172
Calcutta, Bombay & Simla : Bourne & Shepherd (active 1864-1900s)
Sir Pratap Singh, Maharajah of Orchha on the State Elephant 1875-6
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Photograph of Sir Pratap Singh, Maharajah of Orchha (1854-1930) on the state elephant. The Maharaja is sitting in the howdah on top of the elephant with an attendant who is holding a fan. The elephant has embellished cloths over its head and body. A group of attendants, carrying a variety of fans, parasols and spears, are standing to either side. There is a camp behind.
This is one of a series of photographs from a published volume documenting the tour the Prince of Wales, later King Edward VII, made of India in 1875-76. The accompanying caption notes that this elephant was the tallest in northern India.Provenance
Presented to Alexandra, Princess of Wales by her husband the Prince of Wales at Christmas 1876
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Medium and techniques
Albumen print
Measurements
10.1 x 13.7 cm (image)
Category
Object type(s)
Alternative title(s)
NO.72. MAHARAJA OF OORCHA ON STATE ELEPHANT.
