The largest sundial in the world, 1908-02 - 1908-03
Scope and Contents
Half-plate. The Samrat Yantra in the observatory at Jaipur. The height of the gnomon is 75ft [i.e. feet]. At the back is seen above some pink dwelling houses the clock tower of the city Palace whose time is regulated by this sundial. Gokul Chandra Bhawan, Raj Jotshi, in charge of the observatory is seen standing in the circumference or paridhi of the dial (Fisher).
Dates
- Creation: 1908-02 - 1908-03
Creator
- From the File: Fisher, Alfred Hugh, 1867 -1945 (artist and photographer) (Person)
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Language of Materials
English
General
GD.
Finding aid date
2002-08-21 15:01:37+00:00
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