1888 Chromolithograph Multani Manipuri Gourka Assam Occupation Mitai LCH2 YMA2 from the Sphinx

from the Sphinx

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This is a small original 1907 black and white print ad for the Abenaque Gasoline Engine and Papec Pneumatic Cutter

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1888 Chromolithograph Multani Manipuri Gourka Assam Occupation Mitai LCH2 YMA2 from the SphinxThis is a rare original 1888 color chromolithograph which depicts a variety of occupations performed by inhabitants of northern India in the 19th century. Key Elements Top 1. Manipuri man 2,3. Gourkas, members of the warrior tribe of Nepal 4. Hindu women using the family grindstone to crush grain 5. Multani merchants seated beside their ambulatory boutique 6,7. Mountain dwellers from the Assam hills. Bottom 8. Vendor of mitai, sweet pasteries, wearing