Cambodia. Photograph, 1981, from a negative by John Thomson, 1865/1866.
- Thomson, J. (John), 1837-1921.
- Date:
- 1981
- Reference:
- 19755i
- Pictures
About this work
Description
A seated man, wearing a naval uniform of European character with epaulettes, aiguilettes, a broad sash and regalia, including a stellate decoration on his right breast. A cockaded hat across his knees and a sword at his side. The same as Thomson's negatives numbered 748, 748b and 749
Publication/Creation
1981
Physical description
1 photograph : photoprint
Contributors
Lettering
Nouridin King of Cambodia 1865
Bears Thomson's negative number: "748a"
Notes
This is one of a collection of same-size contact prints made, in 1981, from John Thomson's original negatives. The glass negatives, made between 1868 and 1872, were purchased from Thomson by Sir Henry Wellcome in 1921 and are now in the Wellcome Institute Library
Reference
Wellcome Collection 19755i
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Location Status Access Closed stores