In 1998, the Royal Asiatic Society celebrated its 175th anniversary with an exhibition, "Persian and Indian Manuscripts and Paintings from the Collection of the Royal Asiatic Society" at the British Museum, and a lecture, "The Book of Kings: The Juki Shahnama of the Royal Asiatic Society" by Dr Barbara Brend, held at the British Library. This material covers the planning, publicity and attendance at these events. Also in conjunction with the exhibition, the publication Persian Paintings in the Collection of the Royal Asiatic Society by B.W. Robinson was published.
Sin títuloThe Royal Asiatic Society put on an exhibition, "Persian and Indian Manuscripts and Paintings from the Collection of the Royal Asiatic Society", hosted by the British Museum. This material covers the organisation, publicity, correspondence and speech by the President connected with the Exhibition. In conjunction with the exhibition, the publication Persian Paintings in the Collection of the Royal Asiatic Society by B.W. Robinson was published. Most of the material concerning this publication is held within the publications archives but some publicity material is included in these Papers.
Sin títuloCorrespondence with Beeton Rumford concerning catering for the opening reception of the Anniversary Exhibition. These are:
- Letter from Marissa Duffy, Beeton Rumford, to John Villiers, Royal Asiatic Society, to confirm the company as caterers and to send details and menus, 4 pieces, dated 6 April 1998.
- Function Sheet from Beeton Rumford for Anniversary reception, dated 3 June 1998.
- Invoice from Beeton Rumford for Anniversary reception, dated 26 June 1998.
Copy of the address given by Professor Francis Robinson, President, Royal Asiatic Society, to welcome guests to the Reception and to provide some history of the Society, dated 14 June 1998. With the speech is a note from Francis Robinson to Noel Guina, Secretary, Royal Asiatic Society, to enclose the address, dated 15 July 1998.
Sin títuloInvitation from the President and Council of the Royal Asiatic Society to the reception and opening of the exhibition, "Persian and Indian Paintings from the Collection of the Royal Asiatic Society" at the Hotung Gallery, British Museum, on 15 June 1988, 4 copies. Also a printed letter from the Royal Asiatic Society inviting attendance to the 175th Anniversary reception, 2 copies, dated 12 May 1998.
Sin títuloPamphlet to advertise the exhibition "Persian and Indian Manuscripts and Paintings from the Collection of the Royal Asiatic Society" at the British Museum. Printed material with colour plates, 5 copies.
Sin títuloColour postcards of some of exhibits at "Persian and Indian Paintings from the Collection of the Royal Asiatic Society" photographed by Kevin Lovelock, British Museum, of the Royal Asiatic Society's collections. These are:
- 'Paladins in a snow storm' Folio 243a from Shahnama of Muhammad Juki, c.1440-1445.
- 'The Simurgh restores the child Zal to his father', Folio 16b from Shahnama of Muhammad Juki, c.1440-1445.
- 'Portrait of the scribe Zarin Qalam and the artist Manohar son of Basawan', Colophon page folio 128a from a Gulistan of Sa'di, Mughal India.
- 'Equestrian portrait of Dara Shikoh', Mughal India. C.1640.
Colour photographs of the displays at the exhibition "Persian and Indian Manuscripts and Paintings from the Collection of the Royal Asiatic Society" .
Sin títuloColour 35mm slides of the Exhibition "Persian and Indian Manuscripts and Paintings from the Collection of the Royal Asiatic Society" .These are the same eight images as RAS ANN175/1/4.
Sin títuloPhotocopy of an article from History Today , August 1998, entitled "In Honour of the Royal Asiatic Society", advertising and reviewing the Exhibition.
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