No. V.

NAUTCH GIRL.

AT a Nautch given by a rich native at Calcutta, the singer here represented was observed to put her finger frequently to the side of her nose; sometimes she pressed it firmly against the nostril, at others she gave it a shake, for the purpose of altering the tones of her voice, which certainly did not improve their sweetness. Her dress, like that of the other Nautch Girls, is very showy. Her robe is composed of silk bordered with silver lace, and a white muslin scarf trimmed with gold lace and fringe is thrown across

Nach. Girl.

B 5

No. V.

NAUTCH GIRL.

AT a Nautch given by a rich native at
Calcutta, the singer here represented was
observed to put her finger frequently to
the side of her nose; sometimes she
pressed it firmly against the nostril, at
others she gave it a shake, for the purpose
of altering the tones of her voice, which
certainly did not improve their sweetness.
Her dress, like that of the other Nautch
Girls, is very showy. Her robe is com-
posed of silk bordered with silver lace,
and a white muslin scarf trimmed with
gold lace and fringe is thrown across

B 5