Slide 44. Abbot of Shekar Chote
Photograph
1921 (photographed), 1923-1925 (made)
1921 (photographed), 1923-1925 (made)
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Square piece of glass edged with black tape showing a photograph of a man wearing ceremonial robes and a pointed had, seated on the floor at an ornate table. Behind hin stand three monks with shaved heads in Buddhist robes.
Object details
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| Title | Slide 44. Abbot of Shekar Chote (generic title) |
| Brief description | Lantern slide, 'Slide 44. Abbot of Shekar Chote', Mount Everest expedition of 1921 |
| Physical description | Square piece of glass edged with black tape showing a photograph of a man wearing ceremonial robes and a pointed had, seated on the floor at an ornate table. Behind hin stand three monks with shaved heads in Buddhist robes. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | COPYRIGHT OF "THE MOUNT EVEREST COMMITTEE" / MAKERS: NEWTON & CO. LTD., 37, KING ST., LONDON, WC.2 |
| Credit line | The Royal Photographic Society Collection at the V&A, acquired with the generous assistance of the National Lottery Heritage Fund and Art Fund. |
| Associated object | RPS.1646-2017 (Set) |
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| Accession number | RPS.1646:17-2017 |
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| Record created | July 26, 2017 |
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