Takow (Takao, Kaohsiung), Formosa [Taiwan]. Photograph by John Thomson, 1871.
- Thomson, J. (John), 1837-1921.
- Date:
- 1871
- Reference:
- 19100i
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A distant view of a lagoon with boats, view to the horizon
Publication/Creation
1871.
Physical description
1 photograph : glass photonegative, wet collodion
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Lagoon, Formosa, Taku
Bears Thomson's negative number: "424"
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
References note
R. Viénet, Formosa from the earth and from the air 1871-2006, Taiwan: Editions René Viénet, 2006, p. 49
Reference
Wellcome Collection 19100i
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