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Photographs of Ceylon

 Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y303O

Scope and Contents

Framed photographs (frames 400 x 500 mm, photographs within mounts 230 x 280 mm). 2-7, 9 are marked as by the notable Colombo photographers 'Skeen and Co'; the others are not marked with any photographer's name. The captions are taken from those written on the mounts.

Dates

  • Creation: 1880 - 1920

Conditions Governing Access

Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).

Extent

11 item(s) (11 images)

Language of Materials

English

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

In good condition (except for the glass of Y303O/1).

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Found in the RCS Strong room.

General

This collection level description was entered by KS using information from the original typescript catalogue.

Date information

DateText: The dates are approximate..

Originator(s)

Various

Includes index.
Date
2003-09-17 16:46:39+00:00
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

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