Portret van een onbekende Miri man uit Assam before 1868

This portrait, titled "Portret van een onbekende Miri man uit Assam," was created by British photographer Benjamin Simpson before 1868. The portrait captures the likeness of an unnamed Miri man, likely from the Assam region of India, highlighting the diverse cultures and peoples encountered by Simpson during his travels in the 19th century. The detailed facial features, traditional adornments, and the composition within an oval frame are characteristic of photographic portraiture of this era, revealing valuable insights into the lives and traditions of the Miri people.