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India Trip_016

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Open scrapbook with collages of people, places, and symbols, including the word "Varanasi" and date "February 5, 2014."
Title
India Trip_016
Alternative Title
India Trip
Creator
Karen Blessen
Date
2014
Description
The image displays an open scrapbook with a variety of collage elements spanning two pages. The left page features a cutout of a shirtless man in swim trunks beside an image of a black cow and a sculptured head. There's a close-up photo of eyes at the top, with the word "Varanasi" prominently placed on an orange tag. The right page contains several small portraits of men in traditional attire, including one with an ornate turban. An image of an eye and a logo for "Pashan Garh" are also visible. The date "Wednesday, 5 February 2014" is printed at the top, along with the numeral “5nd “2014 on separate tags.
Identifier
030_013014-021714_india_book
Dates Completed
January 30, 2014 - February 17, 2014
Keywords
Taj Mahal; Golden Book Encyclopedia; Safeway; Columbus Nebraska; Mahatma Gandhi; Mughal art; Indian spiritual texts; India travel; Gretchen Dykstra; Northern India; Mumbai; Elephanta Caves; Varanasi; Panna National Park; Khajuraho; Agra; Jaipur; Jodhpur; Udaipur; Delhi; $14,000 cost; Dallas Morning News pension; Pennies from heaven; Mani Bhavan; Dhobi Ghat; Ganges River; Funeral pyres; Nadesar Palace; Hotel luxury; Panna forest safari; Elephants; Tigers; Sacred sculptures; Oberoi Hotel; Rambagh Palace; Jaipur textiles; Quilt purchases; Umaid Bhawan Palace; Garden of Cosmos; Tara Homes; Gandhi memorials
Transcription
Wednesday, 5 February 2014
Varanasi
February 5
Pashan Garh Panna Wilderness Lodge
2014
Rights
To inquire about usage, please contact Archives & Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries. These images are for educational use only. Not all images are available for publication.
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