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56660538fffff00b0155a1eb6d7bf95e

Elephant with howdah 1855

Albumen print | 13.2 x 10.3 cm (image) | RCIN 2800774

Elephant with howdah

56660538fffff00b0155a1eb6d7bf95e

Elephant with howdah 1855

Royal Collection Trust/© His Majesty King Charles III 2022

Royal Collection Trust/© His Majesty King Charles III 2022

Elephant with howdah

56660538fffff00b0155a1eb6d7bf95e

Elephant with howdah 1855

Royal Collection Trust/© His Majesty King Charles III 2022

Royal Collection Trust/© His Majesty King Charles III 2022

Description

Photograph of an elephant, captured in profile facing right. A howdah belonging to the Thakur of Bhavnagar is positioned on top of the elephant and the elephant is decorated with textiles and tassels. A male driver is seated on top of the elephant's neck. Photograph taken in Gujarat, India.

Provenance

From an album of photographs collected and arranged by Prince Albert
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection 56660538fffff00b0155a1eb6d7bf95e
(photographer)

Acquirer(s)

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

Medium and techniques

Albumen print

albumen print

Measurements

13.2 x 10.3 cm (image)
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
photographs
Subject(s)
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Biological sciences
Zoology
Animals
Mammals
Elephants
Science, Medicine and Technology
Industries, Crafts and Trades
Travel Goods
Saddles
Howdahs
Places
Asia
India
Gujarat [India]

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