Queen's road, Hong Kong. Photograph by John Thomson, ca. 1869.

  • John Thomson
Date:
[1869?]
Reference:
18658i
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Description

The view is taken from the clock tower looking towards the east, showing the decorations for H.R.H. the Duke of Edinburgh's visit. Road seen from upper floor of building, with prominent flags of many nations. Premises of "S. W. Baker & Co, Drapers" on left hand side

Publication/Creation

[1869?]

Physical description

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

Contributors

Lettering

Bears Thomson's negative number: "12"

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 18658i

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  • Box B7/1

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