"D. Götzenwagen (Ein Elefant stösst denselben). "
Item Details
Title:
"D. Götzenwagen (Ein Elefant stösst denselben). "
Alternate title:
"The wagon for the deity. An elephant is pushing it."
Description
Names
Creator:
Ritter, Theodor Samuel (Mr)Name: Ritter, Theodor Samuel (Mr)
Basel mission membership number: 1581
Date of Birth: 28.10.1877
Date of Death: 24.05.1966
Biography: As internee in India 1914 - 1916. 2nd departure for India 1928, 3rd departure for India 1936.
Profession: precision toolmaker (Feinmechaniker)
Relationships: Bruder/Schwester von: Veil-Ritter, Marie (Mrs), Tochter/Sohn von: Ritter, Gustaf Adolf Ernst Justus (Mr)
Geographic references: Mission area: India {mission area}
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Basel mission membership number: 1581
Date of Birth: 28.10.1877
Date of Death: 24.05.1966
Biography: As internee in India 1914 - 1916. 2nd departure for India 1928, 3rd departure for India 1936.
Profession: precision toolmaker (Feinmechaniker)
Relationships: Bruder/Schwester von: Veil-Ritter, Marie (Mrs), Tochter/Sohn von: Ritter, Gustaf Adolf Ernst Justus (Mr)
Geographic references: Mission area: India {mission area}
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Dates
Date early:
1929
Proper date:
1929
Geography
Location:
[Geography]: Asia {continent}: India {modern state}People:
Subject
Keywords:
ceremonial scene, chariot, draught animal, elephant, religion and philosophy (general), Hinduism, procession, religious festival, deity Individuals:
Ritter, Theodor Samuel (Mr)Name: Ritter, Theodor Samuel (Mr)Basel mission membership number: 1581
Date of Birth: 28.10.1877
Date of Death: 24.05.1966
Biography: As internee in India 1914 - 1916. 2nd departure for India 1928, 3rd departure for India 1936.
Profession: precision toolmaker (Feinmechaniker)
Relationships: Bruder/Schwester von: Veil-Ritter, Marie (Mrs), Tochter/Sohn von: Ritter, Gustaf Adolf Ernst Justus (Mr)
Geographic references: Mission area: India {mission area}
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Physical
Type:
Still Image
Format:
[Format]: 8.7cm x 6.2cm
[Condition]: medium
[Type of support]: cardboard
[Process]: b/w positive, paper print, gelatin-silver
[Condition]: medium
[Type of support]: cardboard
[Process]: b/w positive, paper print, gelatin-silver
Identifier
Reference:
C-30.84.022
Citation:
Reference: BMA C-30.84.022
Title: "D. Götzenwagen (Ein Elefant stösst denselben). "
Creator: Ritter, Theodor Samuel (Mr)
Date: 1929
Ritter, Theodor Samuel (Mr), “D. Götzenwagen (Ein Elefant stösst denselben). ,” BMArchives, accessed July 4, 2026, https://www.bmarchives.org/items/show/55010.
Title: "D. Götzenwagen (Ein Elefant stösst denselben). "
Creator: Ritter, Theodor Samuel (Mr)
Date: 1929
Ritter, Theodor Samuel (Mr), “D. Götzenwagen (Ein Elefant stösst denselben). ,” BMArchives, accessed July 4, 2026, https://www.bmarchives.org/items/show/55010.
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