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Irrawaddy Collection

The Irrawaddy River, flowing through Myanmar, has long been a vital lifeline for the people living along its banks

Background imageIrrawaddy Collection: Fishing boats on the Irrawaddy River, Myanmar

Fishing boats on the Irrawaddy River, Myanmar Date: circa 1908

Background imageIrrawaddy Collection: Fisher Girls of the Irrawaddy making nets, 1886. Creator: Unknown

Fisher Girls of the Irrawaddy making nets, 1886. Creator: Unknown
Fisher Girls of the Irrawaddy making nets, 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"

Background imageIrrawaddy Collection: With Lord Dufferin in Burma - The Viceroy's Departure from Prome for Mandalay, 1886

With Lord Dufferin in Burma - The Viceroy's Departure from Prome for Mandalay, 1886. Creator: Unknown
With Lord Dufferin in Burma--The Viceroy's Departure from Prome for Mandalay, 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"

Background imageIrrawaddy Collection: With Lord Dufferin in Burma - The Advance Guard on board the Sir William Peel', 1886

With Lord Dufferin in Burma - The Advance Guard on board the Sir William Peel', 1886. Creator: Unknown
With Lord Dufferin in Burma - The Advance Guard on board the Sir William Peel', 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"

Background imageIrrawaddy Collection: The Graphic, Front Cover March 20th.1886, 1886. Creator: Unknown

The Graphic, Front Cover March 20th.1886, 1886. Creator: Unknown
The Graphic, Front Cover March 20th. 1886, 1886. With Lord Dufferin in Burma. The Viceroy's advance guard searching the banks of the Irrawaddy for Dacoits. From "The Graphic

Background imageIrrawaddy Collection: Mong-Way-Toun, Chief of the Guerillas of the Irrawaddy; The Burman Empire, 1854. Creator: Unknown

Mong-Way-Toun, Chief of the Guerillas of the Irrawaddy; The Burman Empire, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Mong-Way-Toun, Chief of the Guerillas of the Irrawaddy; The Burman Empire, 1854. From "Cassell's Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31 Dec 1853 to 30 Dec 1854"

Background imageIrrawaddy Collection: DDE-90024080

DDE-90024080
Asia, Myanmar (Burma), Bagan (Pagan). Various temples at Bagan. Date: 10/02/2006

Background imageIrrawaddy Collection: No. 1. Prome. General View. August 7, 1855. Creator: Captain Linnaeus Tripe

No. 1. Prome. General View. August 7, 1855. Creator: Captain Linnaeus Tripe
No. 1. Prome. General View. August 7, 1855

Background imageIrrawaddy Collection: In the Second Defile of the Irrawaddy (colour litho)

In the Second Defile of the Irrawaddy (colour litho)
3648877 In the Second Defile of the Irrawaddy (colour litho) by Kelly, Robert George Talbot (1861-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the Second Defile of the Irrawaddy)

Background imageIrrawaddy Collection: Net Fishing on the Irrawaddy (colour litho)

Net Fishing on the Irrawaddy (colour litho)
3648871 Net Fishing on the Irrawaddy (colour litho) by Kelly, Robert George Talbot (1861-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Net Fishing on the Irrawaddy)

Background imageIrrawaddy Collection: India: View on the Irrawaddy, The Third Defile (engraving)

India: View on the Irrawaddy, The Third Defile (engraving)
6007501 India: View on the Irrawaddy, The Third Defile (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: View on the Irrawaddy, The Third Defile)

Background imageIrrawaddy Collection: Vintage photograph WW II - Irrawaddy River railhead 1945

Vintage photograph WW II - Irrawaddy River railhead 1945
Vintage photograph World War II - Irrawaddy River railhead town of Prome, now Pyay after liberation 1945

Background imageIrrawaddy Collection: Sketches in Burmah (engraving)

Sketches in Burmah (engraving)
1614296 Sketches in Burmah (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches in Burmah. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 24 October 1885)

Background imageIrrawaddy Collection: The Burmese Expedition, Sketches on the Irrawaddy River (engraving)

The Burmese Expedition, Sketches on the Irrawaddy River (engraving)
1614429 The Burmese Expedition, Sketches on the Irrawaddy River (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Burmese Expedition, Sketches on the Irrawaddy River)

Background imageIrrawaddy Collection: Jubilee Celebrations in Bombay (engraving)

Jubilee Celebrations in Bombay (engraving)
1594776 Jubilee Celebrations in Bombay (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jubilee Celebrations in Bombay)

Background imageIrrawaddy Collection: With Lord Dufferin in Burma, the Viceroys Return to Rangoon down the Irrawaddy (engraving)

With Lord Dufferin in Burma, the Viceroys Return to Rangoon down the Irrawaddy (engraving)
1061922 With Lord Dufferin in Burma, the Viceroys Return to Rangoon down the Irrawaddy (engraving) by Villiers, Frederic (1851-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageIrrawaddy Collection: The Expedition to Upper Burma, up the Irrawaddy (engraving)

The Expedition to Upper Burma, up the Irrawaddy (engraving)
1061757 The Expedition to Upper Burma, up the Irrawaddy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Expedition to Upper Burma, up the Irrawaddy)

Background imageIrrawaddy Collection: The Rebellion in Burma (engraving)

The Rebellion in Burma (engraving)
1054906 The Rebellion in Burma (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Rebellion in Burma)

Background imageIrrawaddy Collection: The Expedition to Burmah (engraving)

The Expedition to Burmah (engraving)
1623057 The Expedition to Burmah (engraving) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Expedition to Burmah)

Background imageIrrawaddy Collection: The Only Lady Patient on Board the Hospital Ship 'Rangoon', on the Irrawaddy (engraving)

The Only Lady Patient on Board the Hospital Ship "Rangoon", on the Irrawaddy (engraving)
1061799 The Only Lady Patient on Board the Hospital Ship " Rangoon", on the Irrawaddy (engraving) by English School

Background imageIrrawaddy Collection: Fisher Girls of the Irrawaddy making Nets (engraving)

Fisher Girls of the Irrawaddy making Nets (engraving)
1061969 Fisher Girls of the Irrawaddy making Nets (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fisher Girls of the Irrawaddy making Nets)

Background imageIrrawaddy Collection: The Expedition to Upper Burma (engraving)

The Expedition to Upper Burma (engraving)
1062151 The Expedition to Upper Burma (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Expedition to Upper Burma)

Background imageIrrawaddy Collection: The Burmah Expedition, Flotilla, with Troops on Board, going up the Irrawaddy to Bhamo (engraving)

The Burmah Expedition, Flotilla, with Troops on Board, going up the Irrawaddy to Bhamo (engraving)
1623170 The Burmah Expedition, Flotilla, with Troops on Board, going up the Irrawaddy to Bhamo (engraving) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Burmah Expedition)

Background imageIrrawaddy Collection: Sketches in Burmah (engraving)

Sketches in Burmah (engraving)
1602548 Sketches in Burmah (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches in Burmah. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 21 October 1876)

Background imageIrrawaddy Collection: With Lord Dufferin in Burma, the Viceroys Advance Guard searching the Banks of the Irrawaddy for

With Lord Dufferin in Burma, the Viceroys Advance Guard searching the Banks of the Irrawaddy for Dacoits (engraving)
1061892 With Lord Dufferin in Burma, the Viceroys Advance Guard searching the Banks of the Irrawaddy for Dacoits (engraving) by Villiers

Background imageIrrawaddy Collection: Tsagain Myo: View near the Irrawadi River, August 29-30, 1855

Tsagain Myo: View near the Irrawadi River, August 29-30, 1855

Background imageIrrawaddy Collection: Rangoon, the principal port of the Birman Empire, 1845. Creator: Unknown

Rangoon, the principal port of the Birman Empire, 1845. Creator: Unknown
Rangoon, the principal port of the Birman Empire, 1845. View of the capital city of Burma:the imports of British manufactures are very considerable; including piece-goods, woollens, glass-ware

Background imageIrrawaddy Collection: Mandalay, c1870, (1901). Creator: Bourne & Shepherd

Mandalay, c1870, (1901). Creator: Bourne & Shepherd
Mandalay, c1870, (1901). Barges on the Irrawaddy river in Mandalay, Burma. From " The Life and Deeds of Earl Roberts, Vol. III. - To The End of Lord Robertss Indian Career", by J

Background imageIrrawaddy Collection: River Scene - The Second Defile, near Bhamo, 1900. Creator: Unknown

River Scene - The Second Defile, near Bhamo, 1900. Creator: Unknown
River Scene - The Second Defile, near Bhamo, 1900. From " Typical Photographs of Burma - Burmese Life and Scenes". [Rowe & Co. Ltd. Rangoon, 1900]

Background imageIrrawaddy Collection: The Murhla Fort on the Irrawaddy, 1900. Creator: Unknown

The Murhla Fort on the Irrawaddy, 1900. Creator: Unknown
The Murhla Fort on the Irrawaddy, 1900. Minhla Fortress was built in 1860 to 1861 to defend the Konbaung dynastys territory following the Second Anglo-Burmese War

Background imageIrrawaddy Collection: Bhamo - Irrawaddy Flotilla Mail Steamer at the Ghat, 1900. Creator: Unknown

Bhamo - Irrawaddy Flotilla Mail Steamer at the Ghat, 1900. Creator: Unknown
Bhamo - Irrawaddy Flotilla Mail Steamer at the Ghat, 1900. From " Typical Photographs of Burma - Burmese Life and Scenes". [Rowe & Co. Ltd. Rangoon, 1900]

Background imageIrrawaddy Collection: Second Defile on Irrawaddy River, near Bhamo, 1900. Creator: Unknown

Second Defile on Irrawaddy River, near Bhamo, 1900. Creator: Unknown
Second Defile on Irrawaddy River, near Bhamo, 1900. From " Typical Photographs of Burma - Burmese Life and Scenes". [Rowe & Co. Ltd. Rangoon, 1900]

Background imageIrrawaddy Collection: Typical Riverside Scene on the great Irrawaddy - Women bathing and drawing water, 1900

Typical Riverside Scene on the great Irrawaddy - Women bathing and drawing water, 1900
A Typical Riverside Scene on the great Irrawaddy - Women bathing and drawing water, 1900. From " Typical Photographs of Burma - Burmese Life and Scenes". [Rowe & Co. Ltd. Rangoon, 1900]

Background imageIrrawaddy Collection: Sagaing, on the Irrawaddy - every hill top crowned with a Pagoda, 1900. Creator: Unknown

Sagaing, on the Irrawaddy - every hill top crowned with a Pagoda, 1900. Creator: Unknown
Sagaing, on the Irrawaddy - every hill top crowned with a Pagoda, 1900. From " Typical Photographs of Burma - Burmese Life and Scenes". [Rowe & Co. Ltd. Rangoon, 1900]

Background imageIrrawaddy Collection: On the Banks of the Irrawaddy - Waiting for the Steamer, 1913. Artist: James Raeburn Middleton

On the Banks of the Irrawaddy - Waiting for the Steamer, 1913. Artist: James Raeburn Middleton
On the Banks of the Irrawaddy - Waiting for the Steamer, 1913. From The Gorgeous East by Frank Elias. [Adam and Charles Black, London, 1913]

Background imageIrrawaddy Collection: A sailing boat on the Irawaddy River, Burma, 1908. Artist: Stereo Travel Co

A sailing boat on the Irawaddy River, Burma, 1908. Artist: Stereo Travel Co
A sailing boat on the Irawaddy River, Burma, 1908. Stereoscopic card. Detail

Background imageIrrawaddy Collection: Burmese boat on the Irrawaddy River, Burma, 1908. Artist: Stereo Travel Co

Burmese boat on the Irrawaddy River, Burma, 1908. Artist: Stereo Travel Co
Burmese boat on the Irrawaddy River, Burma, 1908. Stereoscopic card. Detail

Background imageIrrawaddy Collection: A boatman on the Irrawaddy River, Burma, 1908. Artist: Stereo Travel Co

A boatman on the Irrawaddy River, Burma, 1908. Artist: Stereo Travel Co
A boatman on the Irrawaddy River, Burma, 1908. Stereoscopic card. Detail

Background imageIrrawaddy Collection: Unloading a vessel on the Irrawaddy River, Burma, 1908. Artist: Stereo Travel Co

Unloading a vessel on the Irrawaddy River, Burma, 1908. Artist: Stereo Travel Co
Unloading a vessel on the Irrawaddy River, Burma, 1908. Stereoscopic card. Detail

Background imageIrrawaddy Collection: House built of bamboo on rafts, Bhamo, Burma, 1908. Artist: Stereo Travel Co

House built of bamboo on rafts, Bhamo, Burma, 1908. Artist: Stereo Travel Co
House built of bamboo on rafts, Bhamo, Burma, 1908. Bhamo is located on the banks of the River Irrawaddy. Stereoscopic card. Detail

Background imageIrrawaddy Collection: River front and bank, Bhamo, Burma, 1908. Artist: Stereo Travel Co

River front and bank, Bhamo, Burma, 1908. Artist: Stereo Travel Co
River front and bank, Bhamo, Burma, 1908. Bhamo is situated on the banks of the Irrawaddy. Stereoscopic card. Detail

Background imageIrrawaddy Collection: Passengers embarking on an Irrawaddy steamer, Mada, Rangoon, Burma, 1908. Artist: Stereo Travel Co

Passengers embarking on an Irrawaddy steamer, Mada, Rangoon, Burma, 1908. Artist: Stereo Travel Co
Passengers embarking on an Irrawaddy steamer, Mada, Rangoon, Burma, 1908. Stereoscopic card. Detail

Background imageIrrawaddy Collection: Landing stage on the Irawaddy River, Rangoon, Burma, 1908. Artist: Stereo Travel Co

Landing stage on the Irawaddy River, Rangoon, Burma, 1908. Artist: Stereo Travel Co
Landing stage on the Irawaddy River, Rangoon, Burma, 1908. Stereoscopic card. Detail

Background imageIrrawaddy Collection: Harbour of Rangoon on the Irawaddy River, Burma, 1908. Artist: Stereo Travel Co

Harbour of Rangoon on the Irawaddy River, Burma, 1908. Artist: Stereo Travel Co
Harbour of Rangoon on the Irawaddy River, Burma, 1908. Stereoscopic card. Detail

Background imageIrrawaddy Collection: View of Sagaing from the Irrawaddy River, Burma, 1908. Artist: Stereo Travel Co

View of Sagaing from the Irrawaddy River, Burma, 1908. Artist: Stereo Travel Co
View of Sagaing from the Irrawaddy River, Burma, 1908. Stereoscopic card. Detail

Background imageIrrawaddy Collection: Boats on the Irrawaddy River, Sagaing, Burma, 1908. Artist: Stereo Travel Co

Boats on the Irrawaddy River, Sagaing, Burma, 1908. Artist: Stereo Travel Co
Boats on the Irrawaddy River, Sagaing, Burma, 1908. Stereoscopic card. Detail

Background imageIrrawaddy Collection: Boats on the Irrawaddy River, Mingun, Burma, 1908. Artist: Stereo Travel Co

Boats on the Irrawaddy River, Mingun, Burma, 1908. Artist: Stereo Travel Co
Boats on the Irrawaddy River, Mingun, Burma, 1908. Stereoscopic card. Detail

Background imageIrrawaddy Collection: Looking up the Irrawaddy River, Rangoon, Burma, 1908. Artist: Stereo Travel Co

Looking up the Irrawaddy River, Rangoon, Burma, 1908. Artist: Stereo Travel Co
Looking up the Irrawaddy River, Rangoon, Burma, 1908. Stereoscopic card. Detail



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The Irrawaddy River, flowing through Myanmar, has long been a vital lifeline for the people living along its banks. Fishing boats dotting its waters create a picturesque scene that captivates both locals and visitors alike. One captivating image from August 7, 1855, captured by Captain Linnaeus Tripe with the DDE-90024080 camera, showcases the general view of Prome on the river's banks. The vibrant colors of lithographs further bring to life scenes like net fishing in full swing or navigating through the Second Defile. Intriguing engravings transport us back in time to witness historical events such as India's perspective on the Third Defile or sketches depicting moments during World War II at Irrawaddy River railhead in 1945. These images serve as reminders of significant milestones and struggles faced by those who relied on this mighty river. Journeying upriver with Lord Dufferin during his visit to Burma is another enchanting engraving that takes us along for an unforgettable ride down the Irrawaddy. The Viceroys' return to Rangoon becomes a celebration filled with jubilant festivities depicted vividly in Bombay's Jubilee Celebrations engraving. These glimpses into history provide valuable insight into how this majestic river shaped lives and played a crucial role in various expeditions throughout time. Sketches from Burmah showcase not only artistic talent but also document daily life activities along the Irrawaddy River. The Irrawaddy remains an enduring symbol of resilience and adaptability for those who call it home. Its significance cannot be overstated as it continues to connect communities while preserving their traditions and heritage against all odds.