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Title
Their Majesties arriving at Government House, Calcutta
Object Name
Stereoscope Photograph
Maker
Realistic Travels Publishers (Primary maker)
Date Made
c.1912
c.1912
Place Made
England: London
London
Description
Stereoscope Photograph showing a view of the Royal Visit to India; George V and Queen Mary arriving at Government House, Calcutta. ‘Their Majesties arriving at Government House, Calcutta’ Government House in Calcutta is one of the most impressive colonial era buildings in India. Built in 1799-1803, it had six gateways and 60 rooms. There was a sumptuous throne room.
Materials
paper
Place Collected

Catalogue Number
BELUM.W2012.78
Copyright
National Museums NI
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