The 'Index to the Mythological Box of Hindu Paintings' is a manuscript index intended to accompany images collected into a "mythological box" to educate about the deities of the Hindu pantheon. The text covers 203 pages and gives descriptions and comments on the various deities. The images are not with the book and it is unsigned. One copy has been attributed to Reverend Charles Lacey, but it unknown if this copy also belonged to him.
Index to the Mythological Box of Hindu Paintings
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- ReferenceGB 891 SC49
- Dates of Creation[1840 - 1850]
- Language of MaterialEnglish
- Physical Description1 bound volume handwritten
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The source of acquisition is unknown.
Note
The archivist is grateful to Maria Lin, Rulon-Miller Books, for providing detailed information concerning their copy of the Index.
Archivist's Note
The material was catalogued by Nancy Charley, RAS Archivist, in 2023.
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Custodial History
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