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Albumen print photograph by Samuel Bourne of Mussucks for crossing the Beas River, Himalayas. On the right men are carrying mussucks (inflated buffalo skins) with which Bourne, his equipment and those with him would be transported across the river. Under the tree on the left is Bourne's 'dark tent' and those around are likely to be his members of his party acting as bearers. A tripod stand can be seen to the left of the darktent. A fascinating image because of the content rather than the aesthetic quality. Written bottom right "Bourne 1436". Dougan 96 Item 111.

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