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XV. 



Dancing Girls and Musicians. 



This is an exact representation of a set of Dancing Girls and Musicians, 

 drawn from the life at Bombay. The costume of these courtezans varies 

 according to their taste, whether Hindoos or Mahomedans, and it seldom 

 happens that two are dressed exactly alike, either in their robes, or orna- 

 ments. 



XVI. 



Manner of travelling in a Palanquin in India. 



This was the general construction of a palanquin, until the late improve- 

 ments by the Europeans settled in Bengal, especially in one kind, which 

 forms almost a small chamber, with windows of Venetian blinds to admit 

 tbe light and air, as required. The bearers occasionally relieve each other; 

 and on a journey relays of bearers are placed at convenient distances. 



XVII. 



An Indian Hackeree t drawn by Guzerat Oxen* 



This is engraved from a sketch by Baron de Montalembert, of an Indian 

 Hackeree, or chariot, with two wheels, and is an exact representation of 

 that vehicle, as also of the breed of oxen, peculiarly trained for the pur- 

 pose, as particularly described in the work. Many hackerees have four 

 wheels, and accommodate a small family. The costume of the natives in 

 the back-ground is equally characteristic. 



XVIII. 



A Mahomedan Youth of Distinction. 



This plate represents the usual character, appearance, and dress, of the 

 Mahomedan boys, in the best Mogul families settled in the Western pro- 



