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Forbes, James, 1749-1819. Descriptive letters and drawings
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View of Ghereah; the Flag-staff bearing S. E. J. Forbes 1772
Creator:
Forbes, James, 1749–1819
Date:
1772
Collection:
Archives
2.
Persians, in the dress of their Native Country. J. Forbes, Surat 1772
Creator:
Forbes, James, 1749–1819
Date:
1772
Collection:
Archives
3.
Piper Nigrum, the Black-Pepper-Vine; with the Spotted Wood-pecker, on the Malabar Coast. J. Forbes 1772
Creator:
Forbes, James, 1749–1819
Date:
1772
Collection:
Archives
4.
Pale Chinese King-fisher, and Amadavad
Creator:
Forbes, James, 1749–1819
Date:
1772?
Collection:
Archives
5.
Amadavad Birds, of their natural size, With the Vegetable-Soap, called Retah, much used at Surat. J. Forbes 1772
Creator:
Forbes, James, 1749–1819
Date:
1772
Collection:
Archives
6.
Coffee, From the Plantations on Durmapatam, near Tellicherry. Of the natural size and color. J. Forbes 1772
Creator:
Forbes, James, 1749–1819
Date:
1772
Collection:
Archives
7.
A View of Fortified-Island, near Onore: 1772. J. Forbes
Creator:
Forbes, James, 1749–1819
Date:
1772
Collection:
Archives
8.
A View of Onore, taken from the Road. J. Forbes 1772
Creator:
Forbes, James, 1749–1819
Date:
1772
Collection:
Archives
9.
The Black Monkey, in the Woods near Anjengo. J. Forbes 1772
Creator:
Forbes, James, 1749–1819
Date:
1772
Collection:
Archives
10.
The Cardamum Plant, with the Spice in its several stages. J. Forbes 1772
Creator:
Forbes, James, 1749–1819
Date:
1772
Collection:
Archives
11.
The Civet Cat, on the Malabar-Coast. J. Forbes 1772
Creator:
Forbes, James, 1749–1819
Date:
1772
Collection:
Archives
12.
The Alligator, at Anjengo. J. Forbes 1772
Creator:
Forbes, James, 1749–1819
Date:
1772
Collection:
Archives
13.
The Alphonso Mango at Goa; which is deservedly esteemed one of the finest Oriental Fruits, with the Papilio Bolina, or Purple-eyed Butterfly. J. Forbes 1772
Creator:
Forbes, James, 1749–1819
Date:
1772
Collection:
Archives
14.
The Bird of Attinga, or Pyed Bird of Paradise; one of the most elegant Birds on the Malabar Coast. On a Sprig of the Cassia Tree. J. Forbes 1772
Creator:
Forbes, James, 1749–1819
Date:
1772
Collection:
Archives
15.
The Dress of the common Dutch Inhabitants at Cochin. The man is represented with a Cochin, or swelled Leg, as mentioned in the preceding Letter. J. Forbes 1772
Creator:
Forbes, James, 1749–1819
Date:
1772
Collection:
Archives
16.
The Dwarf Orange, at Tellicherry; of the natural size. This Fruit was introduced into Hindostan from China. J. Forbes 1772
Creator:
Forbes, James, 1749–1819
Date:
1772
Collection:
Archives
17.
The Hippocampus, or Sea-Horse; at Anjengo; of the largest size. J. Forbes 1772
Creator:
Forbes, James, 1749–1819
Date:
1772
Collection:
Archives
18.
Chinese Roller
Creator:
Forbes, James, 1749–1819
Date:
1772?
Collection:
Archives
19.
Hoffiz-ul-din, Mahomed Caun Bahadur; Nabob of Surat. J. Forbes 1772
Creator:
Forbes, James, 1749–1819
Date:
1772
Collection:
Archives
20.
The Wood-Apple at Surat, of the natural size. J. Forbes 1772
Creator:
Forbes, James, 1749–1819
Date:
1772
Collection:
Archives
21.
The Ola-Fish, at Tellicherry; six Feet in length, so named by the Malabars from its Fin resembling the Ola, or leaf of the Palmyra Tree. J. Forbes 1772
Creator:
Forbes, James, 1749–1819
Date:
1772
Collection:
Archives
22.
The Purple-head Parrokeet, of the Malabar-Coast; of the natural size. J. Forbes 1773
Creator:
Forbes, James, 1749–1819
Date:
1772
Collection:
Archives
23.
The Red Plantain, at Tellicherry. J. Forbes 1772
Creator:
Forbes, James, 1749–1819
Date:
1772
Collection:
Archives
24.
The Silk Cotton, on the Coast of Malabar. J. Forbes 1772
Creator:
Forbes, James, 1749–1819
Date:
1772
Collection:
Archives
25.
The small Funnoos, or Monkey-Jac, at Anjengo. Of the natural size. J. Forbes 1772
Creator:
Forbes, James, 1749–1819
Date:
1772
Collection:
Archives
26.
The Snake-Bird of Guzerat. J. Forbes 1772
Creator:
Forbes, James, 1749–1819
Date:
1772
Collection:
Archives
27.
The Snake-Plant, on the Coast of Malabar. J. Forbes 1772
Creator:
Forbes, James, 1749–1819
Date:
1772
Collection:
Archives
28.
The Sya-goosh, an Animal trained by the Moguls for the hunting of Antelopes, and other game. J. Forbes 1772
Creator:
Forbes, James, 1749–1819
Date:
1772
Collection:
Archives
29.
The Thornback, at Tellicherry. J. Forbes 1772
Creator:
Forbes, James, 1749–1819
Date:
1772
Collection:
Archives
30.
The Tombsin the Dutch Burying Ground at Surat; taken from the Pavilion in the Armenian Gardens. J. Forbes 1772
Creator:
Forbes, James, 1749–1819
Date:
1772
Collection:
Archives
31.
The Toohtee, of the natural size and plumage, with another kind of Vegetable Soap, called Omlah; used at Surat for washing Shauls, & rich Embroideries. J. Forbes 1772
Creator:
Forbes, James, 1749–1819
Date:
1772
Collection:
Archives
32.
The Tufted Fly-catcher, & Golden Icterus, at Anjengo, with a Fruit called the Wild Olive, common in the woods, on the Malabar Coast. J. Forbes 1772
Creator:
Forbes, James, 1749–1819
Date:
1772
Collection:
Archives
33.
The Indian Red-Tail on a Branch of the Schwanni, or Trewia, a tree common on Malabar. J. Forbes
Creator:
Forbes, James, 1749–1819
Date:
1772?
Collection:
Archives
34.
The Indian Roller, of its natural size, with The Scarlet Jasmin, a fragrant & beautiful Wild Plant on the Malabar Coast. J. Forbes 1772
Creator:
Forbes, James, 1749–1819
Date:
1772
Collection:
Archives
35.
The Nabob's Palace and Gardens, at Mahomed a Bhaug, at Surat. J. Forbes 1772
Creator:
Forbes, James, 1749–1819
Date:
1772
Collection:
Archives
36.
Turkish Ladies. The covered Figure represents the Chaudon and Veil, a Dress always thrown over the Turkish Women, when they appear abroad. J. Forbes 1772
Creator:
Forbes, James, 1749–1819
Date:
1772
Collection:
Archives
37.
Turks, at Surat. J. Forbes 1772
Creator:
Forbes, James, 1749–1819
Date:
1772
Collection:
Archives
38.
A Seal in Anjengo River, with the different kinds of Lotos, or Water Lily. J. Forbes 1772
Creator:
Forbes, James, 1749–1819
Date:
1772
Collection:
Archives
39.
A small Cockatoo, From the Eastern Islands; with the Orange Acacia, a beautiful Tree on the Malabar-Coast. J. Forbes 1772
Creator:
Forbes, James, 1749–1819
Date:
1772
Collection:
Archives
40.
A small Ginger Plant, and the Mask-Fly; at Anjengo. J. Forbes 1772
Creator:
Forbes, James, 1749–1819
Date:
1772
Collection:
Archives
41.
A small species of the Fish called the Old-Wife at Tellicherry. J. Forbes 1772
Creator:
Forbes, James, 1749–1819
Date:
1772
Collection:
Archives
42.
A Sprig of the Sandal-Tree; the most valuable production in Hyder Ally's dominions, drawn from Nature. J. Forbes 1772
Creator:
Forbes, James, 1749–1819
Date:
1772
Collection:
Archives
43.
A View of Anjengo taken from the opposite side of the River. J. Forbes 1772
Creator:
Forbes, James, 1749–1819
Date:
1772
Collection:
Archives
44.
A View of Bombay, and the adjacent Islands, taken from the Westward, at three Miles distance
Creator:
Forbes, James, 1749–1819
Date:
1772
Collection:
Archives
45.
A branch of the beautiful Tree, called the Decannee-Bean, on the Malabar Coast. J. Forbes 1772
Creator:
Forbes, James, 1749–1819
Date:
1772
Collection:
Archives
46.
A Loori-keet, of the natural size, brought from Batavia to Cochin, with the or Milk Bush. J. Forbes 1772
Creator:
Forbes, James, 1749–1819
Date:
1772
Collection:
Archives
47.
A Loorie, less variegated. 1772
Creator:
Forbes, James, 1749–1819
Date:
1772
Collection:
Archives
48.
A Loorie, of the natural size, with the Salvia-Sclarea, or Malabar Mint; an aromatic plant, the Loorie is remarkably fond of. J. Forbes 1772
Creator:
Forbes, James, 1749–1819
Date:
1772
Collection:
Archives
49.
An untitled drawing of two birds in a flowering tree
Creator:
Forbes, James, 1749–1819
Date:
1772?
Collection:
Archives
50.
An untitled drawing of two birds in a tree
Creator:
Forbes, James, 1749–1819
Date:
1772?
Collection:
Archives
51.
An untitled image of an elephant
Creator:
Forbes, James, 1749–1819
Date:
1772?
Collection:
Archives
52.
Lo! Scorning all the taming arts of Man; The keen Hyena; fellest of the fell! J. Forbes 1772
Creator:
Forbes, James, 1749–1819
Date:
1772
Collection:
Archives
53.
Malabars of the highest Casts of Nairs and Brahmins, in the Queen of Attinga's dominions. They are here represnted in their fullest dress. J. Forbes 1772
Creator:
Forbes, James, 1749–1819
Date:
1772
Collection:
Archives