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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

    NARAYAN DAJEE

    Elephant with howdah

    1855

    Albumen print | 13.2 x 10.3 cm (image) | RCIN 2800774

    Photograph of an elephant, captured in profile facing right. A howdah belonging to the Thakur of Bhavnagar is positioned on top of the elephant and the elephant is decorated with textiles and tassels. A male driver is seated on top of the elephant's neck. Photograph taken in Gujarat, India.

    • Creator(s)

      Narayan Dajee (photographer)

    • 13.2 x 10.3 cm (image)

    • From an album of photographs collected and arranged by Prince Albert

    • Subject(s)
      • Natural Sciences & Mathematics
        • Biological sciences
          • Zoology
            • Animals
              • Mammals
                • Elephants
      • Science, Medicine and Technology
        • Industries, Crafts and Trades
          • Travel Goods
            • Saddles
              • Howdahs
      • Places
        • Asia
          • India
            • Gujarat [India]
      Object type(s)
        • visual works
          • photographs
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