Takow, Formosa [Taiwan]. Photograph by John Thomson, 1871.
- Thomson, J. (John), 1837-1921.
- Date:
- 1871
- Reference:
- 19070i
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Description
A small craft in the foreground, larger ones in the middleground. Misty mountains in the background at the horizon line. The remains of a masking 'frame' on the negative
Publication/Creation
1871.
Physical description
1 photograph : glass photonegative, wet collodion ; glass approximately 25.5 x 30.5 cm (10 x 12 in.)
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Taku harbour Formosa Takow harbour 18...
Bears Thomson's negative number: "409"
References note
R. Viénet, Formosa from the earth and from the air 1871-2006, Taiwan: Editions René Viénet, 2006, p. 47
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 19070i
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Location Status Access Closed storesBy appointment Manual request Note