Bourne & Shepherd 1875-1876 Interior of Durbar Tent [Bourne and Shepherd's Royal Photographic Album of Scenes and Personages connected with H.R.H. the Prince of Wales' Tour in India 1876]
Photograph of the interior of the Durbar tent. There are upholstered sofas and armchairs spaced around the huge tent, which is supported by pillars hung with lights. Large patterned rugs cover the floor.
This is one of a series of photographs from a published volume documenting the tour the Prince of Wales, later King Edward VII, made of India in 1875-76. This tent, which was 72 feet by 60 feet and 20 feet high, was used by the Prince to hold state receptions during the military camp held at Delhi during his visit.
Presented to Alexandra, Princess of Wales by her husband the Prince of Wales at Christmas 1876
