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Prout, S. (fl. 1860) Cawnpore

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08878.0187 Author/Creator: Prout, S. (fl. 1860) Place Written: s.l. Type: Engraving Date: 1861-1877 Pagination: 1 print : b&w ; 22 x 14 cm. Order a Copy

One engraving entitled "Cawnpore" circa 1861-1877. Depicts a river view of the city of Cawnpore, India. Two boats float in the river. In the distance, figures walk along a bridge parallel to the shoreline. Drawn by S. Prout. Sketched by Capt. R. Elliot. R.N. Engraved by C. Mottram.

Prout, S., fl.1870
Elliot, R., fl. 1870
Mottram, C., fl. 1870

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