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CALCUTTA, BOMBAY & SIMLA : BOURNE & SHEPHERD (ACTIVE 1864-1900S)
HRH's Charger, Coomassie
1875-76RCIN 2701955
By his own wish, the Prince of Wales made a tour of India from 8 November 1875 until 13 March 1876. During his stay he received and visited many Indian princes and officials, held receptions and levées and went on hunting and sightseeing expeditions. As a result of the visit, six photograph albums were compiled of portraits, groups and views. Some of the photographs were commercial prints already available; others were specially taken to commemorate the tour.