Siam through the lens of John Thomson, 1865-66 : including Angkor and coastal China / Paisarn Piemmettawat ; translated by Narisa Chakrabongse.
- Thomson, J. (John), 1837-1921
- Date:
- 2015
- Books
About this work
Publication/Creation
Bangkok, Thailand : River Books Press, 2015.
Physical description
147 pages : black and white illustrations (some colour) ; 29 x 29 cm
Contributors
Edition
First edition.
Bibliographic information
Includes bibliographical references (pages 146-147).
Notes
"This book accompanying the exhibition of historic photographs entitled Siam through the Lens of John Thomson including Cambodia and Coastal China is published to celebrate the 5th cycle of HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, as well the 150th anniversary of John Thomson's visit to Siam"--Title page verso.
Contents
Photography in Siam -- the crucial years (1861-66) / Joachim K. Bautz -- The reign of King Mongkut (R. 1851-1868) / Maj. Gen. M.R. Supbhawat Kasemsri and Rachanee Supvichit -- John Thomson's photographs of Thailand in the Wellcome Library / William Schupbach, Librarian the Wellcome Library, London -- Photographs in the exhibition: Portraits: royalty and commoners, Ceremonies, Views of Bangkok & beyond, Cambodia, Coastal China.
Language note
In English.
Type/Technique
Languages
Subjects
- 19th century
- PhotographyThailandHistory19th century
- PhotographyThailandHistory19th centuryExhibitions
- ThailandSocial life and customs19th centuryExhibitions
- ThailandSocial life and customs19th centuryPictorial worksExhibitions
- ThailandDescription and travelExhibitions
- ThailandPictorial worksExhibitions
- ThaialandCourt and courtiersExhibitions
- ThailandCourt and courtiersPictorial worksExhibitions
- Mongkut, King of Siam, 1804-1868
- Thomson, J. (John), 1837-1921
Where to find it
Location Status History of MedicineZDF.227.AA8Open shelves
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Identifiers
ISBN
- 9786167339511
- 6167339511