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HMS Serapis (Calcutta, Christmas 1875): Prince of Wales Tour of India 1875-6 (vol.6) 1875-76
Albumen print | 21.0 x 28.0 cm (image) | RCIN 2701913
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Calcutta, Bombay & Simla : Bourne & Shepherd (active 1864-1900s)
HMS Serapis (Calcutta, Christmas 1875): Prince of Wales Tour of India 1875-6 (vol. 6) 1875-76
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Calcutta, Bombay & Simla : Bourne & Shepherd (active 1864-1900s)
HMS Serapis (Calcutta, Christmas 1875): Prince of Wales Tour of India 1875-6 (vol. 6) 1875-76
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Photograph showing HMS Serapis moored near a riverbank. A landing stage reaches the yacht near the stern. Boats on water to the right (blurred). Boats and Indians on riverbank.
In an effort to strengthen diplomatic relations between the Indian rulers and the British Crown, Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, the eldest son of Queen Victoria, embarked on a tour of the Indian subcontinent in October 1875. The Prince visited 21 towns and cities across parts of modern-day India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Nepal, where he exchanged and received gifts from each ruler he met during his tour. The Prince returned to England in May 1876. As a result of the visit, six photographic albums were compiled of portraits, groups and views. Some of the photographs were commercial prints already available; others were specially taken to commemorate the tour.Provenance
Acquired by King Edward VII when Prince of Wales
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Albumen print
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21.0 x 28.0 cm (image)
34.9 x 51.4 cm (page dimensions)
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