A Yank's Memories of Calcutta

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CLYDE WADDELL
A Yank's Memories of Calcutta
Album of 60 gelatin silver prints. c.1945. Each approx. 20.3 x 26cm. or reverse. Each with printed caption on mount. Each inserted in pre-cut corners. Printed introduction by M. Chas. Preston, insribed To Helen-/Whose acquaintance is among my fondest memories-/Best wishes always,/Sincerely/Clyde in ink on dedication page. Black leather.
Album size: 26 x 34cm.

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Waddel was Chief Photographer for the Houston Press and later in the army was the personal press photographer for Supreme Commander Admiral Lord Louis Mountbatten. He took these photographs during a period of leave, primarily at the request of friends wanting photographs of Calcutta.

Individual and group portraits including snake charmers, performers, beggars, dock-workers, shoe-makers, street-sellers, housewives praying, a child bride, Brahmins at worship and Hindus bathing. Also street scenes and harbour views.

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