Saigon, Cochin China [Vietnam]. Photograph by John Thomson, 1867.
- Thomson, J. (John), 1837-1921.
- Date:
- 1867
- Reference:
- 19902i
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A view across a river or estuary to a large building under construction. A tall flagpole on the opposite bank. Several boats are moored at the near bank of the river
Publication/Creation
1867.
Physical description
1 photograph : glass photonegative, wet collodion ; glass approximately 20.5 x 25.5 cm (8 x 10 in.)
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Saigon, Cochin China
Bears Thomson's negative number: "1082"
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 19902i
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Location Status Access Closed storesBy appointment Manual request Note