The harbour, Hong Kong. Photograph by John Thomson, 1868/1871.
- Thomson, J. (John), 1837-1921.
- Date:
- 1868/1871
- Reference:
- 18662i
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The photograph was taken from the hill near the house in Thomson's negative number 9, looking towards the west. It shows the property of Jardine, Matheson in the foreground and the central area of Hong Kong below Victoria Peak, in the background. The sky has a stormy appearance. Same point of view as Thomson's negative number 24
Publication/Creation
1868/1871.
Physical description
1 photograph : glass photonegative, wet collodion
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Lettering
Bears Thomson's negative number: "14"
Notes
This is one of a collection of original glass negatives made by John Thomson. The negatives, made between 1868 and 1872, were purchased from Thomson by Sir Henry Wellcome in 1921
Reference
Wellcome Collection 18662i
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Location Status Access Closed storesBy appointment Manual request Note