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Lord and Lady Lansdowne and Staff at the Viceregal Lodge, Shimla, c. 1888-94 (b / w photo)
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Lord and Lady Lansdowne and Staff at the Viceregal Lodge, Shimla, c. 1888-94 (b / w photo)
495562 Lord and Lady Lansdowne and Staff at the Viceregal Lodge, Shimla, c.1888-94 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Marquess of Lansdowne (1845-27) (third from right, front row) was the Viceroy of India from 1888-94. Henry Petty-Fitzmaurice, 5th Marquess of Lansdowne KG GCSI GCMG GCIE PC (4 January 1845 - 3 June 1927); a British politician and Irish peer who served successively as the fifth Governor General of Canada, Viceroy of India, Secretary of State for War, and Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs. He held senior positions in both Liberal Party and Conservative Party governments.); English, out of copyright
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British India Civil Servants Lansdowne Marchioness Marquess Shimla Simla Staff Titled Viceregal Lodge Viceroy Of India
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This photograph captures Lord and Lady Lansdowne alongside their staff at the Viceregal Lodge in Shimla, India, dating back to the late 19th century. The Marquess of Lansdowne, positioned third from the right in the front row, held significant roles such as Viceroy of India, Governor General of Canada, Secretary of State for War, and Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs during his illustrious career. The image showcases a moment frozen in time within the British Empire's grandeur. It epitomizes the imperial aristocracy that governed British India during this era. The titled Marchioness stands gracefully beside her husband while surrounded by civil servants who played crucial roles in maintaining colonial rule. The Viceregal Lodge itself serves as an imposing backdrop to this portrait. Its architectural splendor symbolizes power and authority over vast territories. This photograph not only documents a specific group but also represents an entire society built upon hierarchy and privilege. Captured by an English photographer whose identity remains unknown today, this historical print now resides within a private collection. Despite its age, it continues to evoke curiosity about life during British Raj and offers insight into the lives of those who shaped one of history's most significant empires.
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