Dum Dum House—Built by Lord Clive — Captain R. B. Hill | DiscoverArt

Captain R. B. Hill

Dum Dum House—Built by Lord Clive

1850s

Albumen silver print

18.3 × 24 cm (7.2 × 9.4 in)

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