Bourne Shepherd Collection

The Nizam of Hyderabad, c1911, (c1920). Creator: Bourne & Shepherd
The Nizam of Hyderabad, c1911, (c1920). Portrait of Asaf Jah VII (1886-1967), the last Nizam (ruler) of the princely state of Hyderabad in India

Field-Marshal Sir George White, V.C. c1900. Creator: Bourne & Shepherd. Field-Marshal Sir George White, V.C. c1900
Field-Marshal Sir George White, V.C. c1900. British Army officer who served in India, Burma and South Africa; Governor of Gibraltar. From "Cassell's History of England, Vol. IX"

The Royal Visit to India: Interior of the Dewan-I-Khas, in the Palace at Delhi, 1876. Creator: Unknown
The Royal Visit to India: Interior of the Dewan-I-Khas, in the Palace at Delhi, 1876. Hall of Private Audiences in the Red Fort

The Begum of Bhopal and the Maharajah of Puttiala, 1876. Creator: Unknown
The Begum of Bhopal and the Maharajah of Puttiala, 1876. Engraving from a photograph by Shepherd and Bourne. The reigning family of Bhopal is Mohammedan and of Affghan race

Native officers of the 44th Gurkhas, Indian army, 1896. Artist: Bourne & Shepherd
Native officers of the 44th Gurkhas, Indian army, 1896. Adjutant of the 44th Gurkhas, Lieutenant JA Wilson, with the native commissioned officers of the battalion

Types of uniform of the 44th Gurkhas, 1896. Artist: Bourne & Shepherd
Types of uniform of the 44th Gurkhas, 1896. Three men of the 44th Gurkhas, a havildar (sergeant) in dark green drill order uniform, a havildar in heavy marching order khaki uniform

The Earl Canning, K. G. K. S. I. G. C. B. Calcutta, 1858-61
The Earl Canning, K.G. K.S.I. G.C.B. Calcutta, 1858-61

A Parsi family, 1902. Artist: Bourne & Shepherd
A Parsi family, 1902. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. I. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1902]

Angami Nagas in full dress, 1902. Artist: Bourne & Shepherd
Angami Nagas in full dress, 1902. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. I. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1902]

Maharaja of Panab, Bombay Presidency, 1902. Artist: Bourne & Shepherd
Maharaja of Panab, Bombay Presidency, 1902. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. I. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1902]

Raja of Rutlam, Central India Agency, 1902. Artist: Bourne & Shepherd
Raja of Rutlam, Central India Agency, 1902. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. I. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1902]

A group of Kol girls, 1902. Artist: Bourne & Shepherd
A group of Kol girls, 1902. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. I. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1902]

A hairy family of Mandalay, Burma, 1902. Artist: Bourne & Shepherd
A hairy family of Mandalay, Burma, 1902.From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. I. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1902]

A Toda home in a mand (native hamlet), India, 1902. Artist: Bourne & Shepherd
A Toda home in a mand (native hamlet), India, 1902. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. I. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1902]

Ladakhi women of Tibetan stock, 1902. Artist: Bourne & Shepherd
Ladakhi women of Tibetan stock, 1902. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. I. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1902]

Kashmiri potters at work, 1902. Artist: Bourne & Shepherd
Kashmiri potters at work, 1902. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. I. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1902]

Hindu fakirs and a native dwelling, 1902. Artist: Bourne & Shepherd
Hindu fakirs and a native dwelling, 1902. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. I. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1902]

General Earle, c1885. William Earle, (1833-1885), British Army officer. After a photograph by Bourne & Shepherd. From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. IV, by James Grant

Sir George White, 1902. Sir George Stuart White (1835-1912), British officer. After a photograph by Bourne & Shepherd. From Battles of the Nineteenth Century, Vol. III

Soldiers wives and children of the 44th Gurkhas, 1896. Artist: Bourne & Shepherd
Soldiers wives and children of the 44th Gurkhas, 1896. A print from The Navy and Army Illustrated, 24th July 1896

Hyderabad, India, c1880-1890
Main street, Hyderabad, India, c1880-1890. Illustration from Inde Anglaise, Sites et Paysages (English India, Places and Landscapes), published by L Boulanger (Paris)

Bombay, India, late 19th century. Illustration from Inde Anglaise, Sites et Paysages, (English India, Places and Landscapes, published by L Boulanger, Paris)

Bombay, India, late 19th century. Illustration from Inde Anglaise, Sites et Paysages, (English India, Places and Landscapes, published by L Boulanger, Paris)

Victoria Terminus, Bombay, India, late 19th century. Illustration from Inde Anglaise, Sites et Paysages, (English India, Places and Landscapes, published by L Boulanger, Paris)

Tomb of Tippu Sultan and Haidar Ali, Mysore, India, 1880-1890. Illustration from Inde Anglaise, Sites et Paysages, (English India, Places and Landscapes, published by L Boulanger, Paris)

St Andrews Church, Bangalore, India, c1880-1890. Illustration from Inde Anglaise, Sites et Paysages, (English India, Places and Landscapes, published by L Boulanger, Paris)

Clive Road, Calcutta, India, c1880-1890. Illustration from Inde Anglaise, Sites et Paysages, (English India, Places and Landscapes, published by L Boulanger, Paris)

Bridge over the River Hooghly, Calcutta, India, c1880-1890. Illustration from Inde Anglaise, Sites et Paysages, (English India, Places and Landscapes, published by L Boulanger, Paris)

Hoogly Calcutta Bourne & Shepherd English 1863
The Hoogly at Calcutta; Bourne & Shepherd (English, 1863 - 2016); Calcutta, India; 1870s; Albumen silver print

Nautch Charles Shepherd English active 1858 1878
Nautch; Possibly Charles Shepherd (English, active 1858 - 1878), or Bourne & Shepherd (English, 1863 - 2016); India, Asia; 1863 - 1869; Albumen silver print

Residency Jeypore Bourne & Shepherd English founded 1863
The Residency, Jeypore; Bourne & Shepherd (English, founded 1863); Jeypore, India; about 1869; Albumen silver print

Howa Mahal Palace Wind Jeypore Bourne & Shepherd
The Howa Mahal or Palace of the Wind, Jeypore; Bourne & Shepherd (English, founded 1863); Jaipur, India; about 1863 - 1874; Albumen silver print

H. H. Maharaja Jodhpur G. C. S. I Bourne & Shepherd
H.H. The Maharaja of Jodhpur, G.C.S.I; Bourne & Shepherd (English, founded 1863); London, England; 1877; Woodburytype; 19 x 12.2 cm (7 1, 2 x 4 13, 16 in.)

Interior Colonnade Hindoo Pillars Kootub Bourne & Shepherd
Interior of the Colonnade of Hindoo Pillars at the Kootub; Bourne & Shepherd (English, founded 1863); London, England; 1877; Woodburytype; 14.2 x 17 cm (5 9, 16 x 6 11, 16 in.)

H. H. Maharana Udaipur Bourne & Shepherd English
H.H. The Maharana of Udaipur; Bourne & Shepherd (English, founded 1863); London, England; 1877; Woodburytype; 19 x 12.1 cm (7 1, 2 x 4 3, 4 in.)

H. H. Maharaja Jaipur G. C. S. I Bourne & Shepherd
H.H. The Maharaja of Jaipur, G.C.S.I; Bourne & Shepherd (English, founded 1863); London, England; 1877; Woodburytype; 19 x 11.8 cm (7 1, 2 x 4 5, 8 in.)

H. H. Begum Bhopal G. C. S. I Bourne & Shepherd English
H.H. The Begum of Bhopal, G.C.S.I; Bourne & Shepherd (English, founded 1863); London, England; 1877; Woodburytype; 19.2 x 12.2 cm (7 9, 16 x 4 13, 16 in.)

H. H. Maharaja Holkar Indore G. C. S. I Bourne & Shepherd
H.H. The Maharaja Holkar of Indore, G.C.S.I; Bourne & Shepherd (English, founded 1863); London, England; 1877; Woodburytype; 19.1 x 12.2 cm (7 1, 2 x 4 13, 16 in.)

H. E. Viceroy Camp Bourne & Shepherd English founded 1863
H.E. The Viceroys Camp; Bourne & Shepherd (English, founded 1863); London, England; 1877; Woodburytype; 14.8 x 18.1 cm (5 13, 16 x 7 1, 8 in.)

H. E. Viceroy Elephant Bourne & Shepherd English
H.E. The Viceroys Elephant; Bourne & Shepherd (English, founded 1863); London, England; 1877; Woodburytype; 14 x 17.5 cm (5 1, 2 x 6 7, 8 in.)

Dewan khas Hall Audience Bourne & Shepherd English
The Dewan-i-khas, or Hall of Audience; Bourne & Shepherd (English, founded 1863); London, England; 1877; Woodburytype; 13.8 x 17.3 cm (5 7, 16 x 6 13, 16 in.)

H. H General Maharaja Sindia Gwalior G. C. B. G. C. S. I
H.H. General the Maharaja Sindia of Gwalior, G.C.B. G.C.S.I; Bourne & Shepherd (English, founded 1863); London, England; 1877; Woodburytype; 19.2 x 12.1 cm (7 9, 16 x 4 3, 4 in.)

H. H. Gaekwar Baroda Bourne & Shepherd English
H.H. The Gaekwar of Baroda; Bourne & Shepherd (English, founded 1863); London, England; 1877; Woodburytype; 19.2 x 12.2 cm (7 9, 16 x 4 13, 16 in.)

Way Proclamation Bourne & Shepherd English founded 1863
On the Way to the Proclamation; Bourne & Shepherd (English, founded 1863); London, England; 1877; Woodburytype; 11 x 19.1 cm (4 5, 16 x 7 1, 2 in.)

Cashmere Gate Bourne & Shepherd English founded 1863
The Cashmere Gate; Bourne & Shepherd (English, founded 1863); London, England; 1877; Woodburytype; 14.2 x 18.6 cm (5 9, 16 x 7 5, 16 in.)

H. H. Maharaja Mysore Bourne & Shepherd English
H.H. The Maharaja of Mysore; Bourne & Shepherd (English, founded 1863); London, England; 1877; Woodburytype; 19.2 x 12 cm (7 9, 16 x 4 3, 4 in.)

Nizam Hyderabad Bourne & Shepherd English founded 1863
The Nizam of Hyderabad; Bourne & Shepherd (English, founded 1863); London, England; 1877; Woodburytype; 19 x 12 cm (7 1, 2 x 4 3, 4 in.)

H. H. Late Maharaja Jung Bahadur G. C. B. G. C. S. I
H.H. The Late Maharaja Jung Bahadur, G.C.B. G.C.S.I; Bourne & Shepherd (English, founded 1863); London, England; 1877; Woodburytype; 19.2 x 12 cm (7 9, 16 x 4 3, 4 in.)

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"Bourne Shepherd: Capturing the Rich Tapestry of India's Diverse Cultures" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating world of Bourne Shepherd, a renowned photography studio that beautifully documented India's rich cultural heritage. From the regal portraits of The Nizam of Hyderabad to the intricate details of the 44th Gurkhas' uniforms, Bourne & Shepherd captured it all. In their lens, we witness history unfolding as The Earl Canning, adorned with prestigious titles, graces Calcutta during a significant era. And then there are glimpses into everyday life - a Parsi family frozen in time, their expressions reflecting stories untold. Bourne & Shepherd ventured beyond borders too. They journeyed to Nagaland and presented us with Angami Nagas bedecked in resplendent attire - an ode to tribal traditions preserved through generations. Meanwhile, Maharaja of Panab from Bombay Presidency exudes grandeur fit for royalty. The Raja of Rutlam takes center stage next; his portrait captures both power and grace as he represents Central India Agency. But it is not just rulers who find themselves immortalized by Bourne & Shepherd's lens; they also turn their attention towards ordinary people like Kol girls whose innocence shines through. Traveling further east to Burma (now Myanmar), we encounter a hairy family from Mandalay - an intriguing glimpse into Burmese culture seldom seen elsewhere. A Toda home nestled within an Indian mand reveals insights into indigenous communities' way of life. Ladakhi women proudly display their Tibetan heritage while Kashmiri potters skillfully mold clay into beautiful creations under Bourne & Shepherd's watchful eye – each image telling its own unique story. Through these photographs taken between 1858 and 1920, Bourne & Shepherd gifted us with timeless treasures that allow us to explore India's diverse cultures and traditions.