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Photographer: Charles T. Scowen & Co. (1852 -1948) (5), William L.H. Skeen & Co . (1847 - 1903) (2) and unknown. Family portraits of Kandian chiefs and landscapes. 1880s/90s. 9 albumen prints and 1 photochrome after a photograph by Dr. Kurt Boeck (1855 - 1933). Each circa 27 x 20 cm. Most with photographer's name in the negative in lower left/right corner, most mounted to board, some unmounted. Some faded in edges, otherwise most in good condition and several with rich strong tones. Lit.: The British Council. Regeneration. A Reappraisal of Photography in Ceylon 1850 - 1900. London 2000, ill. plate 58.