AISLS PUBLISHES GUIDE TO LOCATING PHOTOGRAPHS OF COLONIAL CEYLON

AISLS is very pleased to announce the publication of A Guide to Locating Photographs of Colonial Ceylon, compiled by Benita Stambler, Coordinator of Asian Art at the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art in Sarasota, Florida.  This guide documents over 50 collections held by non-profit institutions, businesses and individuals.  Links are provided to images that are held online.  An appendix gives a detailed account of the collection at Plâté in Colombo.

Boer prisoners of war (1901), from the Rohan de Soysa Collection
Boer prisoners of war (1901), from the Rohan de Soysa Collection
"Singhalese girls making pillow lace," 1907, New York State Archives

“Singhalese girls making pillow lace,” (1907), New York State Archives

The Sinhalese Guard of Honour in Attendance on the Padikara Mudaliyar

“The Sinhalese Guard of Honour in Attendance on the Padikara Mudaliyar”, National Archives, UK

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