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A view of Bombay, from Malabar Hill, with the island of Caranjah and part of the Indian continent in the distance

Hand-coloured engraving of an image by James Forbes, published by Richard Bentley, 8 New Burlington St., 1834 and engraved by James Storer. Engraving depicts panorama from Malabar Hill; trees, grass, and two groups of figures in European dress can be seen in the foreground, some buildings and a body of water by the shore. Towards the background is the bay with an island with white low buildings, tall ships on the water, and a mountainous landscape in the distance.

Forbes, James, 1749-1819

Boutiques

Exterior view photograph. The India boutique at Expo Services Zone "D" (lot B-357). Also found in Zone D were boutiques from the U.S.S.R, and Korea. Most of the 200+ small shops could be found in one of the six Expo Services Zones throughout the Expo site. 30 nations operated approximately 100 of the shops in these zones selling a variety of native goods and services. Wood beams and joists supported by solid block with rough vertical boarding. (A: 107,427 sq. ft. --- H: from 10' to 20')

Bridge over the river Biswamintree, near Brodera

Hand-coloured engraving of a bridge image by James Forbes, engraved by J. Shury. Scene of the bridge over the river "Biswamintree" (Vishwamitri) near Brodera (Vadodara district of India, Gujarat).

Forbes, James, 1749-1819

India Pavilion

Exterior view photograph. India Pavilion exterior (lot C-464). The two storey India pavilion featured an intentionally simple exterior design so that it would contrast with its elaborately decorated interior. Its triangular entrance tower was inspired by the shape of a sun dial. Stepped buttresses surrounding the building were transparent in parts so that the interior displays could be partially visible from the exterior. Indian materials such as marble, sandstone, teak and rosewood adorned the building's interior and exterior. The ground floor exhibited India's rich history. Exhibits showcased intricate Indian handiwork over 5000 years as well as displays about religion, philosophy and language. A circular exhibition area displayed slides portraying India's landscape, people and culture on nine screens. The second floor showcased modern day India. It featured everything from displays on mining, manufacturing and atomic research to bicycles and typewriters. Visitors found a special treat in the 3/4 scale replica of Ghandi's hut. Triangular tower in front of rectangular volume. Reinforced concrete and structural steel with painted concrete block, sandstone and aluminum curtain wall. (S: 194' x 114' (main block), 114' x 305' (overall size) --- A: 40,000 sq. ft. --- H: 50' (main block), 72' (tower))

Katha Sarit Sagar

Interior view photograph. The Katha Sarit Sagar, a collection of Indian stories compiled in 1070 AD. It consisted of 22,000 stanzas and 124 chapters. The Sanskrit text was translated into English by C H Tawney during 1880-84.

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