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)
 
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