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New York Public Library Has Made Public A Treasure Trove Of Rare 18th Century Photos Of India

New York Public Library Has Made Public A Treasure Trove Of Rare 18th Century Photos Of India
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Who doesn't love to deep dive into our country's rich historical past? Now that the New York Public Library has announced that they’ve made it possible to access their digital collection -- “no permission required, no hoops to jump through,” you can download and use the high-resolution images. All of them.

There's a huge collection of pictures in the archive. It provides a valuable glimpse into the cultural and socio-economic universe of Indians in 17th and 18th centuries.

Here are some photographs from the digital library.

India In The 18th Century
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Three toddy gatherers and a woman drinking and resting in front of small building. 1858. (credit:From The New York Public Library)
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A wedding in southern India--the bridesmaids' return from church. 1887 (credit:From The New York Public Library)
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Amritzar, Golden Temple. (credit:From The New York Public Library)
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Bheels of the Vindhyan Range, Malwah, Central India. 1868 (credit:From The New York Public Library)
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Blacksmiths, Hindoos, Madras. 1868 (credit:From The New York Public Library)
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British soldiers, horses & cannon in marching formation with casualties. Date created: 1780–1858 (credit:From The New York Public Library)
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Ceremony of washing the Goddess Cali, and the idol Jagan-Nath. Date of creation: 1780 - 1858 (credit:From The New York Public Library)
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Dance of nautch girls. Date issued: 1858 (credit:From The New York Public Library)
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Female musicians, India. 1898 (credit:From The New York Public Library)
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Aristocrat in white costume seated in green palanquin, carried by four bearers. 1858 (credit:From The New York Public Library)
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Members of the Bareilly Municipal Committee, Bareilly. Date Issued: 1868 - 1875 (credit:From The New York Public Library)
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Famine stricken group, Delhi. Date issued: 1868 - 1875 (credit:From The New York Public Library)

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