Nakhon Thom [Angkor Wat], Cambodia. Photograph by John Thomson, 1866.

  • Thomson, J. (John), 1837-1921.
Date:
1866
Reference:
19204i
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Description

A view down overlooking a tower, with an elaborate pediment, carved with many figures, in the foreground. In the distance lies another gateway

Publication/Creation

1866.

Physical description

1 photograph : glass photonegative, wet collodion ; glass approximately 16.5 x 21.5 cm (6½ x 8½ in.)

Lettering

Nakhon Watt from central tower, Cambodia Bears Thomson's negative number: "471"

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 19204i

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