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.)

Lettering

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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