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Calcutta, Bombay & Simla : Bourne & Shepherd (active 1864-1900s)
The Camel Artillery of the Maharajah of Alwar 1875-6
Albumen print | 10.0 x 13.6 cm (image) | RCIN 2114175
Calcutta, Bombay & Simla : Bourne & Shepherd (active 1864-1900s)
The Camel Artillery of the Maharajah of Alwar 1875-6
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Photograph of the camel artillery belonging to the Maharajah of Alwar. There is a gun carriage pulled by five camels, each mounted by a soldier. Two camels are walking behind. There is a camp visible in the distance.
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.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
10.0 x 13.6 cm (image)
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Object type(s)
Alternative title(s)
NO.75. CAMEL ARTILLERY OF H.H. THE MAHARAJA OF ALWAR.
