Heritage of India
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Complete catalog record
Inter-titles describe shots:
“A camera impression of a segment of India;
The Jantar Mantar Astronomical Observatory built in the 17th Century; the Samrath Yantar; a sun dial which still tells time perfectly; a giant compass built to measure the altitude of the stars; the Misra Yantar for the study of time and movement of the sun; the Jain Temple in Calcutta where age-old holy rites are still performed; the hill station of Mussoorie is a vacation spot; coolies carrying supplies; open-air shopping district in Mussoorie; a school for local American children and wealthy Indians; the Taj Mahal built by the Shah Jehan.”
“A camera impression of a segment of India;
The Jantar Mantar Astronomical Observatory built in the 17th Century; the Samrath Yantar; a sun dial which still tells time perfectly; a giant compass built to measure the altitude of the stars; the Misra Yantar for the study of time and movement of the sun; the Jain Temple in Calcutta where age-old holy rites are still performed; the hill station of Mussoorie is a vacation spot; coolies carrying supplies; open-air shopping district in Mussoorie; a school for local American children and wealthy Indians; the Taj Mahal built by the Shah Jehan.”
Sources
- 16mm Filmography (legacy record) — title, year, creator, length, catalog record
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