Beato, Felice (Photographer). The Chuter Munzil (Chattar Manzil) used as a Field Hospital, and the King's Boats, Lucknow, March-April 1858 | Antiquarian Photograph
PhotographerFelice Beato | c.1825 – 29 Jan 1909
TitleThe Chuter Munzil (Chattar Manzil) used as a Field Hospital, and the King's Boats, Lucknow
Document TypeAntiquarian Photograph
MediumAlbumen print hinged on thin paperDateMarch-April 1858
Size9.29 x 12.13 in (23.60 x 30.80 cm)
DescriptionAnchored on the River Gumti beside the Chattar Manzil palace is the Nawab Sadaat Ali Khan's boat, shaped like a fish, an ancient symbol of sovereignty that has been associated with the Lucknow nawabs for more than a century. (National Army Museum)
InscriptionInscribed in English in pen 'The Chuter Munzil used as a Field Hospital, and the King's Boats' l.c. and in pencil '4' l.l. below photograph. Inscribed in English in pencil 'No. 37 The Chuter Munzil used as a Field Hospital, and the King's Boats' on verso.
Location FeaturedKaiserbagh Palace, Lucknow
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