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Foliage, Hong Kong. Photograph by John Thomson, 1868/1871.
- Thomson, J. 1837-1921.
- Date
- 1868/1871
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Description
Orchids [?] in the centre of the composition
Publication/Creation
1868/1871.
Physical description
1 photograph : glass photonegative, wet collodion ; glass approximately 20.5 x 25.5 cm (8 x 10 in.)
Contributors
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
This item is fragile and needs to be viewed in Conservation by appointment. If you would like to view this item please contact library@wellcome well in advance of your visit.
Reference
Wellcome Library no. 18702i
Lettering note
Bears Thomson's negative number: "37"
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Languages
- English
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