Lady Napier's visit to Travancore: Canvary Boyee, daughter of Sir J Madava Row K.C.S.I. 1868

Hand coloured albumen print | 9.4 x 6.8 cm (whole object) | RCIN 2701544

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Lady Napier's visit to Travancore: Canvary Boyee, daughter of Sir J Madava Row K. C. S. I 1868

Description

Photograph of an Indian lady seated, facing three-quarters right in a three-quarters kength portrait. She wears a crimson and gold sari, with intricate beaded and jewelled head dress.

Provenance

Sent to Queen Victoria by Lady Anne Jane Charlotte Napier in 1868
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Unknown Person
(photographer)

Acquirer(s)

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

Subject(s)

Search the collection Canvary Bayi
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Hand coloured albumen print

albumen print, hand coloured photograph

Measurements

9.4 x 6.8 cm (whole object)
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
photographs
Subject(s)
Places
Asia
India
Kerala [India]
Travancore [Kerala]
Social sciences
Ethnology
Costume & National dress
Costume-Asia
Costume-India
Saris (Indian dress)
Science, Medicine and Technology
Industries, Crafts and Trades
Clothing
Headdresses
References

Alternative title(s)

Lady Napier's visit to Travancore, 1868. Canvary Boyee, daughter of Sir J. Madava Row K.C.S.I.