Burke, John (Photographer). General View, Abbottabad, 1863-1866 | Antiquarian Photograph | 00115951
PhotographerJohn Burke | 1843 – 1900
TitleGeneral View, Abbottabad
Document TypeAntiquarian Photograph
MediumAlbumen print pasted on mountDate1863-1866
Size8.62 x 12.36 in (21.90 x 31.40 cm)
DescriptionThe town of Abbottabad, under the British Raj, was the headquarters of the Hazara District. It was named after Major James Abbott who founded the town. Major Abbott is noted for having written a poem titled "Abbottabad", before he went back to Britain, in which he wrote of his fondness for the town and his sadness at having to leave it.
InscriptionInscribed in English in pen 'Abbottabad' l.l. and 'General View' l.c. on mount and in pencil '8278' t.r. on mount.
Location FeaturedSrinagar, Kashmir
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