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India Trip_034

Item

Scrapbook featuring photos of Jaipur and Amber, with images of a palace, decorated elephants, and a ride on an elephant.
Title
India Trip_034
Alternative Title
India Trip
Creator
Karen Blessen
Date
2014
Description
The image is a two-page scrapbook layout with a focus on a theme related to Jaipur and Amber. On the left page, there are several elements including an image of an intricately designed Indian palace with red and brown hues, set against a bright pink background. Adjacent to this is a vertical photographic strip displaying ornamental patterns. Below is a smaller photo of ornately decorated elephants, overlaid on a floral motif resembling a lotus, characterized by its reds and browns. The right page prominently features a photograph of two people wearing sunglasses, riding on a brightly decorated elephant, alongside a mahout, in a sunny courtyard with stone paving. This photograph is bordered in pink. The top of this page includes a torn calendar section showing "Mon, February 10, 2014," with the title "Jaipur & Amber" written below.
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
Mon February 10 2014 Jaipur & Amber
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.
Is Part Of
India Trip
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