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Edward Thornton (1799-1875). On the staff of East India House 1814-57, and head of the...

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Edward Thornton (1799-1875). On the staff of East India House 1814-57, and head of the Statistical Department 1846-57. A damaged small full-length portrait, showing Thornton writing in his room at the East India House. The table and floor are littered with books and papers. Maps hang on the wall behind him and a vase of flowers stands on his table. Thornton was the pioneer in the systematic collection and publication of Indian statistics. He was on the staff of the East India House 1814-57, and head of the Statistical Department 1846-57.
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British Library, London, UK
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c.1846 Source/Shelfmark: Foster 517 Oil painting. 20.25 by 15.5 ins (51.5 by 39.5 cms).

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From the British Library archive / Bridgeman Images
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Largest available format 4937 × 6180 px 20 MB
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