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Lalung, Formosa [Taiwan]. Photograph by John Thomson, 1871.
- Thomson, J. 1837-1921.
- Date
- 1871
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Description
A wide river valley with a shallow stream. Two figures, possibly the same pair as in Thomson's negative number 414, standing beside the water, one fishing with a spear
Publication/Creation
1871.
Physical description
1 photograph : glass photonegative, wet collodion ; glass approximately 25.5 x 30.5 cm (10 x 12 in.)
Contributors
Lettering
Lan-long valley, Formosa, 1871
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.
Publications note
R. Viénet, Formosa from the earth and from the air 1871-2006, Taiwan: Editions René Viénet, 2006, p. 157
Reference
Wellcome Library no. 19082i
Lettering note
Bears Thomson's negative number: "415"
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Languages
- English
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