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Start Over Collection place India Donor Richard Lerner Function 7.1 Writing and Records (including religious texts)
Hearst Museum object titled Bookstand, accession number 9-11542, described as bookstand; two flat pieces of wood carved from single block. the pieces interlock along a hinge, opening to for an 'X', closing flat. there are no joins in either piece. Length (flat) 46 cm., width 23 cm.
Image Missing: Hearst Museum object titled Calendar, accession number 9-11432, described as calendar, year 1968; depicts 'Mira Bai', a Rajput woman who was a devotee of Lord 'Krishna'; she was as 16th century poetess of the 'Bhakti' (devotional) period; being punished by her relatives for over-devotion to 'Krishna', she was ordered to drink poison; as she drank, 'Krishna' appeared to her and she lived; now she is a saint; 64.5 cm length; 35.5 cm width; Role in trade - promotional device for the Agra Trade Corporation
Image Missing: Hearst Museum object titled Calendar, accession number 9-11433, described as calendar, year 1969; depicts Lord 'Krishna' and his beloved 'gopi' (milkmaid), 'Radha'; this is a 'Gopala Krishna' (Krishna the herdsman) manifestation; Krishna is shown with his attributes: gold flute, peacock feather in hair, and blue skin coloring (which appears gray here); 60 cm. length; 35 cm. width; Role in trade - promotional device for TanDan General Stores
Image Missing: Hearst Museum object titled Calendar, accession number 9-11436, described as calendar, year 1969; depicts four roses: red, orange, pink, white. 65 cm length; 35.5 cm. width; given to the collector by his friend, the Family Planning worker in Naiwadia, Babu Ram; ca. 30 years old, has worked 4 years in the village; has a B.A. degree and special training....
Image Missing: Hearst Museum object titled Calendar, accession number 9-11442, described as calendar, year 1969; depicts beautiful girl standing in wet, transparent 'sari', without 'choli' underneath; backdrop of clouds; 54 cm length; 35.5 cm width;
Image Missing: Hearst Museum object titled Calendar, accession number 9-11439, described as calendar, year 1969; depicts a girl in a pink gown and with much gold jewelry; she is in the act of removing her veil; in the background a man comes through the doorway; possibly it is her wedding night; 65cm length; 35.5 cm width; Role in trade - promotional device for Seeth Murliidhr Jewelers
Image Missing: Hearst Museum object titled Calendar, accession number 9-11428, described as calendar, year 1969; depicts scene from the epic 'Ramayana'; after the demon king 'Ravana' has abducted 'Ram's' spouse 'Sita', 'Ram', aided by his brother 'Lakshman', allies himself with the monkey king 'Sugriva' and his legions; prior to the battle with the demons, 'Ram' leads his host in worship of the 'linga' (phallic manifestation) of 'Siva'; 66cm. length; 35.5 cm. width;
Image Missing: Hearst Museum object titled Calendar, accession number 9-11435, described as calendar for the year 1969; 4 pages, with 3 months on each page. Page 1: University buildings, Madras: p.2: Dalhousie Sq., Calcutta; p.3: Bori Bunder, Bombay; p.4: Republic Day Parade, New Delhi 49.5 cm length; 35.5 cm. width presented to the collector by his friend, Babu Ram, for details of whom see 9-11436 Role in trade - promotional device for Ruby Rubber Works, Ltd, Kerala
Image Missing: Hearst Museum object titled Calendar, accession number 9-11430, described as calendar, year 1968; depicts the god 'Vishnu' and his consort 'Lakshmi' seated on the 7-headed cosmic serpent; haloes around both figures; 'Vishnu's' attributes: conch ('chank'), wheel ('chakra'), & scepter ('gadha'); 'Lakshmi's ' attributes: lotus ('padma'), feathers, and the stream of coins pouring from her hand (she is goddess of wealth, among other things) 65 cm. length; 35.5 cm. width; Role of trade - promotes Agra Trade Corporation
Image Missing: Hearst Museum object titled Calendar, accession number 9-11434, described as calendar, year 1968; depicts a trilogy of Hindu gods: 'Ganesh' on the left, 'Lakshmi' in the center, and 'Saraswati' on the right; 'Ganesh' is the god of prudence & wisdom; his attibutes are: the elephant head form, the rat at his feet (his "vehicle"), the elephant goad ('ankasa'), the yellow robe he wears, and the throne upon which he sits; the mark on his forehead in this picture is the mark of 'Vishnaiva' sect (followers or 'Vishnu'), though normally 'Ganesh' is associated with 'Siva' his father;; 'Lakshmi', consort of 'Vishnu', is goddess of wealth (among other things); her attributes are the lotus (padma) which she holds in her hands, and stands upon, and the stream of coins which pour from her hands;; 'Saraswati', the consort of 'Brahma', is goddess of eloquence and the fine arts; her attributes are the stringed musical instrument call 'vina', and the peacock, which is also her "vehicle." Made by - National Litho Press Role in trade - promotional device for Mysore-i-Agarbathi Works

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