Asia (continent)
Found in 64 Collections and/or Records:
The Ceylon Government Lascoreen Guard-of-Honour arriving at Richmond Castle ; to the services of this Guard, only the Highest Sinhalese Chiefs are entitled
360 x 260 mm (hand-coloured).
The crowds viewing the statue
358 x 190 mm (hand-coloured).
The display of fireworks
290 x 240 mm (hand-coloured).
The display of fireworks
285 x 235 mm (hand-coloured).
The display of fireworks a beautiful set piece on the left May God Bless our Governor
275 x 237 mm (hand-coloured).
The display of fireworks. Another beautiful set piece God Save the King
285 x 235 mm (hand-coloured).
The embankment at the approach ot the entrance of Richmond Castle grounds
285 x 208 mm.
The entrance to Richmond Castle grounds
285 x 203 mm.
The full complement of the Ceylon Government Lascoreen Guard-of-Honour in attendance on the Padikara Mudaliyar
345 x 255 mm (hand-coloured).
The Kandyan Hall of Richmond Castle, arranged for the luncheon to His Excellency the Governor, Members of the Executive and Legislative Councils and other distinguished guest in honour of the function
283 x 342 mm (hand-coloured). Also menu of luncheon with portrait of the Governor, Sir John Anderson, and table plan.
The Kings Pavilion, Kandy : drawing room, 1901-04-12 - 1901-04-15
The Kings Pavilion, Kandy : exterior, 1901-04-12 - 1901-04-15
The Kings Pavilion, Kandy : grand staircase, 1901-04-12 - 1901-04-15
The Kings Pavilion, Kandy : Her Royal Highnesss boudoir, 1901-04-12 - 1901-04-15
The Kings representative, H.E. Sir John Anderson, G.C.M.G., K.C.B., acccompanied by Mrs Silva Wijaysinghe and the Padikara Mudaliyar, driving in State to the unveiling ceremony
530 x 360 mm (hand-coloured).
The Padikara Mudaliyar and His Highness the Hon. The Raja of Ramnad attended by the Guards, driving to Kalutara Town to meet His Excellency the Governor
280 x 200 mm.
The Padikara Mudaliyar giving the toast of His Majesty the King at the official luncheon
145 x 102 mm.
The Padikara Mudaliyar giving the toast of his Majesty the King at the official luncheon
236 x 172 mm (with printed text of toasts, etc.).
The Padikara Mudaliyar N.D.A. Silva Wijaysinghe
132 x 165 mm.
The Padikara Mudaliyar reading from a gold plate his request to unveil the statue
Contains prints of various sizes, as listed (mounted on card), with descriptions in gold lettering and bound in a red leather volume with the inscription 'Souvenir of the Unveiling of the First Statue of His Majesty the King in the East, at Kalutara South, Ceylon. The Gift of Don Arthur Silva Wijaysinghe Siriwardene, (Sinahalese Chief) The Padikar Mudaliyar, Justice of the Peace, etc., etc. 22nd of July, 1916'. Various printed items have also been inserted.
The Procession of the Holy Relic of the Tooth, Ceylon [i.e. Sri Lanka] (The Kandy Perahera), 1920 - 1929
The postcard is addressed to Mrs Roma Detwold (or Detmold), London. It is signed 'Gilbert' and contains a brief note.
[The Saami Rock, Trincomalee?], 1890 - 1899
205 x 259 mm. View looking along a sheer ridge of cliffs towards a headland. This is possibly the Saami Rock at Dutch Point, a place of pilgrimage to the Singhalese, see Henry W. Cave, ‘The book of Ceylon’ (London, 1908), pp. 630-633.
[The Saami Rock, Trincomalee?], 1890 - 1899
191 x 260 mm. Close up view of a cliff face, probably at the same location as Y303G/13.
The statue unveiled
275 x 342 mm.
The street scene opposite the Town Hall, Kalatara before the arrival of H.E. the Governor and the Padikara Mudaliyar
290 x 235 mm.