An Indian Washing the Baby
A film on a charming, 'unofficial' subject - authentic ethnographic record or exotica for western eyes?
What’s the hidden message inside this intriguing film, shot at a Salvation Army establishment in western India?
A film on a charming, 'unofficial' subject - authentic ethnographic record or exotica for western eyes?
Salvation Army General Commissioner Edward Higgins features in the this film of a brass band parade through a village.
Dignitaries including the Nizam of Hyderabad gather to celebrate the Durbar in honour of George V, who arrives by boat in Bombay.
Millions of Muslims flee to Lahore in the newly created state of Pakistan, prompted by the partition of British India.
An elephantine spectacle, likely part of the celebrations for the visit of the Prince and Princess of Wales to India.
A Christian take on 'Edenless' India, where heathens are unafraid of snakes, and build 'interesting' temples to their gods.
A stunning display by Nyishi tribesmen from the hills of Arunachal Pradesh, north-eastern India.
Snapshots of colonial life around Tamil Nadu, plus a visit to the Toda tribe.
Richly detailed record of the Prince of Wales' Indian tour.
The future Edward VIII opens a durbar and enjoys a day at the races before inspecting the fire brigade in Calcutta.
A scenes from a tour of Manipur State and a women's bazaar in Imphal.
Boats and steamers on the mud flats and lakes of the Assam district, India.
Indian high society enjoy themselves at a Calcutta garden party held to welcome the new Viceroy, Lord Irwin.
Amateur film featuring government buildings in Delhi, a shooting party in Malakand and winter in Abbottabad.
Amateur film of fishing and geese-shooting trips by a British party in India.
This travelogue takes in some of the most important landmarks of Islamic power in India.
Luscious colour photography of the Taj Mahal and a Mediterranean cruise to Port Said.
Amateur film showing daily life in Bundi, India.
Amateur travelogue of the Kagan Valley and Darband, Pakistan.
Evocative observational scenes of Simla and Lahore, including the gorgeous Shalimar Gardens and Anarkali Bazar.