This collection contains the complete photographic archive of Moorthy Studio which was opened in 1954 in Tindivanam town by Moorthy, the owner. He passed away and presently the studio is run by his daughter Sheela Krishnamoorthy. The photographic material includes: film negatives of different sizes: 2B, 120. The photographic material is dated from 1954. The original location of each image is reflected in each digital file name. This collection contains one series of 2457 images from negatives of indoor, studio and outdoor portraits.
Custodial history: The material was held by Sheela Krishnamoorthy, current owner of Moorthy Studio. Presently the material is kept with her.
Extent and format of original material: Black and white negatives.
Volume and issue number: This collection contains 3 series: 2418 Negatives of studio portraits, 24 Negatives of outdoor portraits and 15 Negatives of indoor portraits.
This collection contains the following 3 files:
EAP946/26/1: Indoor portraits from Moorthy Studio Tindivanam [after 1954]EAP946/26/2: Outdoor portraits from Moorthy Studio Tindivanam [after 1954]EAP946/26/3: Studio portraits from Moorthy Studio Tindivanam [after 1954].