Nicholas Brothers
1868
View of barge on lake with oars positioned in front section
[Lady Napier's visit to Travancore]

Albumen print, hand coloured
16.4 x 23.8 cm (image)
 
The Royal Collection
RCIN 2701548
 
Photograph of the Maharajah's barge that was altered for use by Lord and Lady Napier's trip around the backwaters of Travancore and Cochin. Canopy of rose-coloured silk, fringed with silver and trimmed with blossoms.
 
Sent to Queen Victoria by Lady Anne Jane Charlotte Napier in 1868
 
LL/93391