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Professional studio photograph of the Yuvraj Vikramsinha, Prabha Raje, Bai Saheb, the Maharajah of Dewas (Tukoji Rao Puar), Leela Raje, Bhau Saheb, Sushila Raje, two unidentified men and one unidentified child. All grouped on and around 3 chairs standing on a carpet. Possibly taken at either Dewas or Indore, India. Mounted on card, 17.8 x 12.6 (photograph 10.4 x 7.5). Inscribed on front of mount, in unidentified hand, with names and on back with a sum in Marathi. (Sleeve 125)

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Professional group photograph of about 100 people, some English, the majority Indian, including the Maharajah of Dewas. Taken at Dewas, India. Print, 29 x 19.8. Inscribed on back, by Malcolm Darling, 'Group at Dewas a small Mahratta state after Durbar Jan 1st / Maharajah and son and AGG* and Mrs AGG in middle of front row'. (* Agent to the Governor General, Sir Denis Blakeway). (Sleeve 134)


Note. In poor condition (torn)

Scope and Contents Photograph of guest house where E.M. Forster stayed for Christmas 1912. Guest house has verandas, external staircase and balustrades, a palm tree on the right and part of another tree on the left. A woman [possibly Josie Darling] is standing on the upper veranda looking to the camera, with a man dressed in white robes and dark waistband standing on a lower veranda. Taken at Dewas, India. Print, 20.6 x 13.7. Inscribed on back, possibly by Josie Darling, 'Dewas - P.I. / Where we stayed - '....

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Hermon Ould (Secretary of the English P.E.N.) wearing a suit and dark tie, standing beside E.M. Forster, who is wearing a checked jacket, pale trousers and tartan tie. Both full length, looking to the right, standing in a bare room with some wooden machinery, possibly spinning machines, visible behind and to the right. Taken in India. Print, 14.9 x 9.8. Inscribed on back, by E.M. Forster, 'With Hermon Ould', date and location. (Sleeve 205)

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Hermon Ould with eight Indians sitting in a circle in wooden and and cane chairs on a roof with a tiled floor, in a hexagonal pattern, and trees visible over the parapet. Taken at Bombay, India. Print, 16.6 x 9.5. Inscribed on back, by E.M. Forster, with date and location. (Sleeve 205)

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Photograph of the Hill of Devi, similar to EMF/27/339. Taken at Dewas, India. Print, 20.5 x 13.5. Inscribed on back, by [? Josie Darling] 'From my window / at Dewas' and inscribed on back, by [? Malcolm Darling] '"The Hill of Devi"'. (Sleeve 135)

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Photograph of the Hill of Devi viewed across a lake with smaller islands in front, and a tree branch in the foreground silhouetted against the sky. Location identified by similarity with EMF/27/339-40. Mounted on card, 45.1 x 34.8 (photograph 29.2 x 20.4). Inscribed on front of mount, 'Tukoji Rao Puar [signature of the Maharajah of Dewas] / 16/10/21'. (Oversize)

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Photograph of the Hill of Devi viewed across a lake, with a tree branch in the foreground silhouetted against the sky. Taken at Dewas, India. Commercial photograph, 8.6 x 8.8. Inscribed on back, by P.N. Furbank, 'Hill of Devi'. (Sleeve 131)

Scope and Contents Indian musician, holding a stringed instrument vertically in his left hand and a bow in his right hand, facing the camera but looking to the right at E.M. Forster in profile, who is looking at the musician. E.M. Forster is wearing a black suit and hat, holding his glasses to his chest with his right hand, the musician is wearing a white shirt, cotton waistcoat and white turban. Taken at New Delhi, India. Print, 6.2 x 6.2. Inscribed on back, by E.M. Forster, 'New Delhi / 1945'. (Sleeve...

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Similar to EMF/27/576, but from a slightly different angle. Taken at New Delhi, India. Print, 15.5 x 11.6. Inscribed on back, by E.M. Forster, 'Self. New Delhi / 1945'. (Sleeve 207)

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Photograph of a lake with small islands. There are hills in the background, a road on a mud bank with a gate to the left and promontory with trees to the right. Mounted on card, 45.9 x 21.5 (photograph 36.5 x 11.7). Inscribed on front of mount, 'Tukoji Rao Puar [signature of the Maharajah of Dewas] / 16/10/21'. (Oversize)

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E.M. Forster, the Maharajah of Dewas and others playing jubu (a card game), seated in a semi-circle on a rug in a courtyard. Taken at Dewas, India. Mounted on card, 37.2 x 27.7 (photograph 28 x 17.8). Inscribed on back, by William Plomer, 'Morgan Forster in India'. (Oversize)

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Professional photograph of E.M. Forster, the Maharajah of Dewas, and others in a courtyard. E.M. Forster is wearing the same Mahratta turban and dark jacket as EMF/27/330. Taken at Indore. Mounted on card, 30.6 x 24.6 (photograph 19.7 x 14.8). Inscribed on front of mount, by Maharajah of Dewas, 'House party memento, fine combination of varied East / and cultured West / Tukoji Rao Puar [signature of Maharajah of Dewas] / 31/10/21'. (Oversize)

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Professional studio portrait of E.M. Forster, seated, full length, wearing white robes with embroidered flowers or emblems, over white trousers, a silk shawl resting on his knees and a small dark turban. Taken at Indore and mounted on card, 30.6 x 24.6 (photograph 18.6 x 13.7). Inscribed on front of mount, by the Maharajah of Dewas, 'Mr E.M. Forster in his full official robes at an Indian Court' and signed by the Maharajah 'Tukoji Rao Puar / 31.10.21'. (Oversize)

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Professional studio portrait of E.M. Forster wearing a striped Mahratta turban, 1/2 length, looking to the right. Taken at Indore and mounted on card, 25.4 x 17.8 (photograph 14.1 x 10). Inscribed on front of mount, by Maharajah of Dewas, 'Indian Morgan while with his / humble Indian / Friend / Tukoji [signature of Maharajah of Dewas]. 31/10/21'. (Sleeve 133)

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Professional studio photograph of the Maharajah of Chhatarpur. Full length, wearing ceremonial robes. Mounted on card, 45.3 x 38 (photograph 30 x 22.5). Inscribed on front, by the Maharajah of Chhatarpur, 'E.M. Forster Esqre / From V.S. best wishes / 8-12-12'. (Oversize)

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Professional studio photograph of the Maharajah of Dewas. He is sitting in a carved chair with a cane resting on his knees, and wearing white robes. 3/4 length, looking towards the camera. Mounted on card, 30.2 x 25.2 (photograph 20.1 x 15.1). Inscribed on front of mount, by the Maharajah of Dewas, 'To Dearest Morgan / With all affection / From his Sincere admirer and / Friend / Tukoji Rao Puar [signature of the Maharajah of Dewas] / 16/10/21'. (Oversize)

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Professional studio photograph of the Maharajah of Dewas wearing ceremonial robes, jewellery, and a sword at his side. Full length, standing, looking towards the camera. Mounted on card, 45 x 34.8 (photograph 28.4 x 19.6). Inscribed on front of mount, by the Maharajah of Dewas, 'To E.M. Forster Esq M.A. Private Secretary, Dewas State Sr. / From his ever affectionate / and Sincere / [signature of the Maharajah of Dewas] / 16/10/21'. (Oversize)

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Professional group photograph of the Maharajah of Dewas with members of his family and household. Taken at [Dewas], India. Mounted on card, 45.5 x 31.7 (photograph 28.7 x 21.5). Inscribed on front of mount, by Maharajah of Dewas, 'With the best and most hearty wishes and regards, yours very Sincerely, Tukoji Rao Puar [signature of Maharajah of Dewas] 2/1/1913'. (Oversize)

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Professional group photograph of the Maharajah of Dewas with members of his family and household. Mounted on card, 45.3 x 34.8 (photograph 29 x 20.1). Inscribed on front of mount, by the Maharajah of Dewas, 'To E.M. Forster Esqr M.A. Private Secretary Dewas State Sr. / From his ever / true friend / Tukoji Rao Puar [signature of the Maharajah of Dewas] / 16/10/21'. (Oversize)

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Photograph showing front view of Indians queuing, probably to bathe in the Ganges. Taken at Benares. Possibly a commercial photograph, 19.9 x 13.1. Inscribed on back, by Goldsworthy Lowes Dickinson, 'Benares. Dec. / 12'. (Sleeve 126)

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Photograph of the Maharajah of Dewas and his younger brother, Bhau Saheb. They are standing in a courtyard with the arches of a building and a tree behind them, wearing ceremonial robes and holding trays. Taken at Dewas, India. Print, 9.6 x 9.8. Inscribed on back, in same hand as 27/311, with names and 'Sacred Thread ceremony?'. One of the names is explained, in P.N. Furbank's hand, 'i.e. Maharajah of Dewas'. (Sleeve 124)

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Photograph of the Maharajah of Dewas standing with children and adults, including some Europeans. The Maharajah is wearing a hat similar to E.M. Forster's in EMF/27/332 and ornate brocaded robes, his arms are around two boys, presumably sons. A dog is in the lower left hand corner. Taken in India. Print, 9.5 x 9.5. (Sleeve 124)

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Photograph of the tomb of the Maharajah of Dewas. As EMF/27/342, but without the soldiers. Taken at Pondicherry. Print, 13.6 x 8.3. (Sleeve 136)

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Photograph of the tomb of the Maharajah of Dewas. The tomb is hung with flower garlands and Indian soldiers are standing on both sides. Taken at Pondicherry. Print, 12.3 x 8.4. (Sleeve 136)