Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery Archives

Elephant Train Photograph

Summary

Collection ID:
FSA.A2015.24
Creators:
Dayal, Lala Deen
Dates:
late 19th century
Languages:
French
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Physical Description:
1 Albumen print
albumen print
13.2 x 20.7 cm.
Repository:

Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents
Distant view of elephants.

Arrangement

Arrangement
in a box

Biographical / Historical

Biographical / Historical
Lala Deen Dayal (also known as Raja Deen Dayal; 1844-1905) was an successful photographer throughout India in the late 19th century working for both Indian and British patrons. In 1887 Dayal was appointed photographer to Queen Victoria.

Digital Content


Using the Collection

Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Permission to publish, quote, or reproduce must be secured from the repository.
Preferred Citation
Elephant Train Photograph, FSA A2015.24. National Museum of Asian Art Archives. Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C.

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Local Numbers

Local Numbers
FSA A2015.24


Keywords

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