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Photographs of Burma [Myanmar]

 Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3029D

Scope and Contents

A collection of loose prints. The prints are captioned on the reverse with credits to photographers:
1, 3-16 J. Jackson. Note that item two is credited to J. Jackson, but is far more likely to have been taken by Felice Beato.
17-18 Watts and Skeen.

Dates

  • Creation: Majority of material found within 1890 - 1899

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

1 file(s) (18 images in 1 file)

Language of Materials

English

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Generally in good condition.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Presented by Percy Gilbert Scott, Esq., P.W.D., Rangoon, January 1904.

Existence and Location of Copies

This collection is available on microfiche: South East Asia, fiche number 5.

Bibliography

For a historical overview, see Klaus Scholpp, 'Photography in Burma. The early years: daguerreotypes and the first commercial photo studios in Burma during the 1850s' and 'Photography in Burma. The early years: 1860s & 1870s'.

General

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

Originator(s)

Jackson, J, fl 1860-1919, photographer; Watts and Skeen

Includes index.
Date
2003-09-24 16:30:50+00:00
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

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