Triumphal arch, Peddar's Wharf, Hong Kong. Photograph by John Thomson, ca. 1869.

  • Thomson, J. (John), 1837-1921.
Date:
[1869?]
Reference:
18642i
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Description

The arch was erected for H.R.H. the Duke of Edinburgh's visit. Tree centre foreground, harbour in background through arch

Publication/Creation

[1869?]

Physical description

1 photograph : glass photonegative, wet collodion ; glass approximately 25.5 x 30.5 cm (10 x 12 in.)

Lettering

Triumphal arch Hong Kong Duke of Edinburgh's visit Bears Thomson's negative number: "4"

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 18642i

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