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Formosa [Taiwan]. Photograph by John Thomson, 1871.
- Thomson, J. 1837-1921.
- Date
- 1871
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Description
Looking along a valley floor towards a meandering river and mountains
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
La-ko-ti valley looking S(outh) E(ast) 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.
Reference
Wellcome Library no. 19068i
Lettering note
Bears Thomson's negative number: "408"
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Languages
- English
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