Aug 12, 2021

Group of Musicians and Nautch Girl - Circa 1860s

Group portrait of two men and three young women. Each of the men is holding a musical instrument, while one of the women is adorned with many pieces of jewelry.
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Studio Portrait of a Man as a Bearer, or a Head Servant - Circa 1860s

Studio portrait of a man as a bearer, or a head servant, holding a piece of cloth. He stands next to a desk, while a vanity with a mirror can be seen on the right area of the image.
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Studio Portrait of a Man as a Mehtar, or a Sweeper - Circa 1860s

Studio portrait of a man as a mehtar, or a sweeper, holding a broomstick. He stands next to a desk and some paper trash scattered on the floor.
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Kitmutgar or a Male Waiter - Circa 1860s

Studio portrait of a Caucasian man seated at a table and holding a piece of bread. A native man stands next to him, holding a bottle of ale, depicting the role of a kitmutgar or a male waiter.
Studio portrait of a man as a kitmutgar or a male waiter. He stands next to a table and appears as if he is preparing a cup of tea.
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Group of Native Servants - Circa 1860s

Group portrait of a number of men in front of a building. Each man appears to be responsible for different domestic duties, holding various objects such as a clay pitcher, an iron, and gardening tools.
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Hill Coolies - Circa 1860s

Studio portrait of two men, barefooted and each wearing a piece of cloth that is fastened with knots.
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