Bhamo Collection

In the Bazaar, Bhamo (colour litho)
3648922 In the Bazaar, Bhamo (colour litho) by Kelly, Robert George Talbot (1861-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the Bazaar, Bhamo)

The Burmah Expedition, South Gate of Bhamo, showing the Stockade, Look-out Hut, and Guard-House (engraving)
1623188 The Burmah Expedition, South Gate of Bhamo, showing the Stockade, Look-out Hut, and Guard-House (engraving) by Forestier

The Burmah Expedition (engraving)
1623167 The Burmah Expedition (engraving) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Burmah Expedition. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 27 February 1886)

Thomas Thornville Cooper, British Political Agent at Bhamo (engraving)
1059879 Thomas Thornville Cooper, British Political Agent at Bhamo (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thomas Thornville Cooper)

The Burmah Expedition, Principal Street in Bhamo (litho)
1623203 The Burmah Expedition, Principal Street in Bhamo (litho) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Burmah Expedition, Principal Street in Bhamo)

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)

Bhamo from the Fort (colour litho)
3648897 Bhamo from the Fort (colour litho) by Kelly, Robert George Talbot (1861-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bhamo from the Fort)

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]

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

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]

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]

A Chinese barber at Bhamo, Burma, 1908. Artist: Stereo Travel Co
A Chinese barber at Bhamo, Burma, 1908. Located in northern Burma, Bhamo is 65 miles west of the border with the Chinese province of Yunnan. Stereoscopic card. Detail

Road mending, Bhamo, Burma, 1908. Artist: Stereo Travel Co
Road mending, Bhamo, Burma, 1908. Stereoscopic card. Detail

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

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

An umbrella shaped pagoda, Bhamo, Burma, 1908. Artist: Stereo Travel Co
An umbrella shaped pagoda, Bhamo, Burma, 1908. Stereoscopic card. Detail

Native house built on piles, Bhamo, Burma, 1908. Artist: Stereo Travel Co
Native house built on piles, Bhamo, Burma, 1908. Stereoscopic card. Detail

A vegetable garden amidst pagodas, Bhamo, Burma, 1908. Artist: Stereo Travel Co
A vegetable garden amidst pagodas, Bhamo, Burma, 1908. Stereoscopic card. Detail

Curious gateway, entrance to a joss house, Bhamo, Burma, 1908. Artist: Stereo Travel Co
Curious gateway, entrance to a joss house, Bhamo, Burma, 1908. A joss house is a temple for the worship of shen, deities, saints, ancestors and supernatural beings in Chinese folk religion

English officer and native soldiers, Bhamo, Burma, 1908. Artist: Stereo Travel Co
English officer and native soldiers, Bhamo, Burma, 1908. Stereoscopic card. Detail

Main business street of the Chinese quarter, Bhamo, Burma, 1908. Artist: Stereo Travel Co
Main business street of the Chinese quarter, Bhamo, Burma, 1908. Located in northern Burma, Bhamo is 65 miles west of the border with the Chinese province of Yunnan. Stereoscopic card. Detail

Caravan en route for China camping at Bhamo, Burma, 1908. Artist: Stereo Travel Co
Caravan en route for China camping at Bhamo, Burma, 1908. Located in northern Burma, Bhamo is 65 miles west of the border with the Chinese province of Yunnan. Stereoscopic card. Detail

Typical Chinaman, Bhamo, Burma, 1908. Artist: Stereo Travel Co
Typical Chinaman, Bhamo, Burma, 1908. Stereoscopic card. Detail

Off to China from Bhamo, Burma, 1908. Artist: Stereo Travel Co
Off to China from Bhamo, Burma, 1908. Located in northern Burma, Bhamo is 65 miles west of the border with the Chinese province of Yunnan. Stereoscopic card. Detail

Picturesque Chinese joss house, Bhamo, Burma, 1908. Artist: Stereo Travel Co
Picturesque Chinese joss house, Bhamo, Burma, 1908. A joss house is a temple for the worship of shen, deities, saints, ancestors and supernatural beings in Chinese folk religion

Myanmar - Bell Pagoda at Bhamo (Bamaw / Banmaw)
Kachin State, Myanmar - Bell Pagoda at Bhamo (Bamaw / Banmaw). Date: circa 1910s

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"Bhamo: A Vibrant Tapestry of History and Culture" Step into the bustling bazaar of Bhamo, where vibrant colors and lively conversations fill the air. In this captivating scene captured in a color lithograph, one can almost feel the energy pulsating through the market stalls. As we delve deeper into Bhamo's rich history, we come across an engraving depicting The Burmah Expedition. Here, the South Gate stands tall, guarded by a stockade and lookout hut. It serves as a reminder of the city's strategic importance during times of conflict. Thomas Thornville Cooper, British Political Agent at Bhamo, is immortalized in another engraving. His presence signifies not only colonial influence but also highlights Bhamo's significance as a hub for political affairs. Moving along Principal Street in Bhamo through a lithograph from The Burmah Expedition series, we witness daily life unfolding before our eyes. People go about their business amidst charming buildings that line this busy thoroughfare. The journey to reach this enchanting city is depicted in yet another engraving from The Burmah Expedition series. Troops aboard flotillas navigate up the Irrawaddy River towards Bhamo - an arduous yet awe-inspiring voyage filled with anticipation. Breathtaking views await those who ascend to Fort Bhamo - as seen in a vivid color lithograph capturing its magnificence against nature's backdrop. This vantage point offers glimpses into both past and present; it is here that stories unfold with every passing moment. Venturing beyond the city limits brings us to picturesque river scenes near Second Defile - masterfully portrayed by an unknown artist in 1900. These tranquil waters hold secrets untold while showcasing nature's grandeur at its finest. Immerse yourself further into everyday life within these streetscapes frozen in time by anonymous photographers from 1900.