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MISS EMILY EDEN (1797 - 1869)

ASN0006 Auction Type: Live Floor

Dimension: (a) 38.2 x 26.9 cms. (b) 35 x 25.4 cms.

R 1,00,000 - R 1,25,000

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(a) The Raja of Putteealla On His State Elephant. (b) A Guard of the Rajah of Putteala and Two of His Dwarfs. From the book India Portraits, Princess and Peoples of India published in London by J. Dikinson & Sons 1844 with 24 Lithographic plates.

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The Honerable Miss. Emily Eden was the Sister of George Lord Auckland (1784–1849) Governor General of India ( 1835–1841 ) and she accompanied him during his various visits to all parts of India. She was impressed by the various cultures and costumes of peoples, places and customs and published her account of her time in India Portraits, Princess and Peoples of India London J. Dikinson & Sons 1844 with 24 Lithographic plates.