Studio portrait of 4 men all in Indian dress

Studio portrait of 4 men all in Indian dress. 2 are facing the camera, 1 is looking at a book and 1 is looking at another man. Painted background theme unclear. Real drapes. Location: Tamil Nadu, Karaikudi, Vasen Studio. Date of original material: [1952]. Size of original print/negative: 4 ¼ x 3 ¼ inches (Quarter). Format of original material: Glass plate black and white negative.