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View of Government House, north aspect, 1916

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3022AA/2

Scope and Contents

164x102mm. View looking down onto the N. facade of Government House, possibly taken from the Government House Out-Office. Particularly notable in this later view are the classical urns placed at regular intervals along the roof parapet by Lord Curzon to add interest to the flat roof line. Also added by Curzon and visible in this view are the coats of arms on the two northern wings and in the tympanum of the pediment over the main entrance (see Curzon i, p.86, Massey p.2.)

Dates

  • Creation: 1916

Conditions Governing Access

From the Fonds:

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Language of Materials

English

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Fair condition, slight yellowing and fading.

Date information

DateText: The date is approximate..

Originator(s)

Calcutta Phototype Company

Finding aid date

2011-01-21 11:31:30+00:00

Includes index.

Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

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