Jampaun
Photograph
mid 19th century (made)
mid 19th century (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
"Jampaun and Bearer"
"In the hill Sanitaria where the nature of the ground prevents the use of ordinary conveyances, the Jampaun, as shown here, is employed by ladies for taking an airing or visiting. The uniform of the bearers, who are all hillmen, are generally very showy, are sometimes tasteful, and have a fine appearance. Wages each man, Rs. 5 per month."
"In the hill Sanitaria where the nature of the ground prevents the use of ordinary conveyances, the Jampaun, as shown here, is employed by ladies for taking an airing or visiting. The uniform of the bearers, who are all hillmen, are generally very showy, are sometimes tasteful, and have a fine appearance. Wages each man, Rs. 5 per month."
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Jampaun (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | photography |
| Brief description | Carte De Visite, Illustrations of Anglo Indian Life, Jampaun and Bearer, India, 19th century. |
| Physical description | "Jampaun and Bearer" "In the hill Sanitaria where the nature of the ground prevents the use of ordinary conveyances, the Jampaun, as shown here, is employed by ladies for taking an airing or visiting. The uniform of the bearers, who are all hillmen, are generally very showy, are sometimes tasteful, and have a fine appearance. Wages each man, Rs. 5 per month." |
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| Object history | The descriptive caption written on the back of the Carte De Visite is part of a series highlighting 'Illustrations of Anglo-Indian Life', published ca. 1860 by J.L. Lyell in Musoorie and Allahabad, India. |
| Historical context | Between 1860-1900 numerous photographs were taken, predominantly by the middle to upper classes of Victorian society, to record family portraits and scenes of every day life. The photographs were mounted on small cards measuring approximately 2.5 x 4 inches, to compliment the size of visiting cards, and became known as Carte De Visite. Today these Carte De Visite provide a good record of the clothing worn during the colonial period in India and the varied occupations of native people. |
| Subject depicted | |
| Bibliographic reference | Lyell, J.L "Illustrations of Anglo-Indian Life", Musoorie and Allahabad, India. (No date). |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | PH.513-1885 |
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| Record created | June 17, 2003 |
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