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G. W. LAWRIE & CO.
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G. W. LAWRIE & CO.

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G. W. LAWRIE & CO.

The Elgin Bridge over the Gogra River at Bahramghat in Oud 17 Spans of 200 Feet opened 24th December 1898. Bengal & North Western Railway.

Album of 18 gelatin silver prints. Each approximately 8 x 11¼ in. (20.3 x 28.5 cm.) or the reverse. Each with photographer's blindstamp, mounted on one side only with detailed titles, dated, on mounts, inscribed in ink as title Presented to The Earl of Elgin and Kincardine, G.C.S.I.,G.C.I.E. late Viceroy of India. With the Compliments of the Board. October 1899., silk-lined dark red leather, titled in gilt on front cover, g.e.

Album size: 12 5/8 x 17 7/8 in. (32.1 x 45.4 cm.)
Provenance
Victor Alexander, 9th Earl of Elgin, Viceroy of India (1894-99);
by descent;
Sotheby's, London, Photographs, 7 May 1998, lot 34
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Lot Essay

A fine presentation album documenting the engineering works from well-sinking in January 1897 through the erection of the girder spans, to the opening ceremony and the first train travelling across the bridge. Also including formal group portraits. The bridge was opened on 25 January 1899 by the Hon. Sir Antony P. MacDonnell K.G.S.I. The last two photographs show the completed bridge with its enormous span.

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