Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography
Narayan Dajee
Elephant with howdah 1855
Albumen print | 13.2 x 10.3 cm (image) | RCIN 2800774
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.
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Creator(s)
Narayan Dajee (photographer)
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13.2 x 10.3 cm (image)
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From an album of photographs collected and arranged by Prince Albert
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Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
Subject(s)
- Natural Sciences & Mathematics
- Zoology
- Animals
- Mammals
- Elephants
- Mammals
- Animals
- Zoology
- Science, Medicine and Technology
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
- Clothing
- Saddles
- Howdahs
- Saddles
- Clothing
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
- Places
- Asia
- India
- Gujarat [India]
- India
- Asia
- visual works
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