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Malay temple priest and followers c. 1863 - 1870
Albumen print | 24.6 x 34.9 cm (image) | RCIN 2702980

August Sachtler
Malay temple priest and followers c. 1863 - 1870
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Photograph of a group portrait of a Malay temple priest and his followers. The priest is seated on a chair in the centre of the group, facing the camera front on. The rest of the group are seated cross legged on the ground. To the priest's right sit three people, two young boys and an adult male. To his left sit three young boys. The boy on the far right carries an umbrella. All seven males wear fine clothing and head coverings.
The photograph was taken in Singapore.Provenance
From an album presented to Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh by the Bishop of Penang in remembrance of his 1869 visit
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Medium and techniques
Albumen print
Measurements
24.6 x 34.9 cm (image)
38.4 x 43.9 cm (page dimensions)
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