Photograph
9/7/1948 (photographed)
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This collection of photographs and items come from generations of the de Flondor women. They tell the story of an English family in early 20th century India and their eventual migration back to Britain. Through these objects, a historical and personal account of this time period emerges.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Black and white photographic print |
| Brief description | Photograph of Christobel Mary, by Universal Photo Corporation, black and white gelatin print, Bridge of Weir, Scotland |
| Physical description | Black and white studio photograph of a baby (Christobel Mary) in a crib or basket. One the back there is a stamp that says FOR MORE COPIES and then kindly refer to No. P/0/85/48 UNIVERSAL PHOTO CORPORATION News, Commercial, Social & Cultural & Cine Photographers, Cristobel- (Goldie) 7 months old written in pen. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | FOR MORE COPIES and then kindly refer to No. P/0/85/48 UNIVERSAL PHOTO CORPORATION News, Commercial, Social & Cultural & Cine Photographers, Cristobel- (Goldie) 7 months old written in pen. |
| Credit line | Given by Christobel Mary Spencer |
| Object history | Donor's note: "16.Christobel July 1948 nine months old at Lintwhite." In 1947 the problems with the partition and independence grow worse. The government promised they would ensure all British citizens are given safe passage. Paulette (Daphne) had met and married Dickie Skull who was in banking, and shortly after they moved from Calcutta to London. Kathleen, Donald, Nanette and Christobel leave Calcutta and arrive safely in a refugee camp known as “Lintwhite Hostel” in Bridge of Wier, Refrewshite, Scotland. |
| Summary | This collection of photographs and items come from generations of the de Flondor women. They tell the story of an English family in early 20th century India and their eventual migration back to Britain. Through these objects, a historical and personal account of this time period emerges. |
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| Accession number | B.44-2014 |
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| Record created | July 18, 2014 |
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