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Formosa [Taiwan]. Photograph by John Thomson, 1871.
- Thomson, J. 1837-1921.
- Date
- 1871
- Pictures
- Online
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Credit: Formosa [Taiwan]. Photograph by John Thomson, 1871.
Credit: Wellcome Collection.
Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)
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Description
A rocky, fissured, ravine in full sunlight
Publication/Creation
1871.
Physical description
1 photograph : glass photonegative, wet collodion
Contributors
Lettering
Shea Lang (Khea ?) Formosa the murderer's dwelling... Formosa
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. 19066i
Lettering note
Bears Thomson's negative number: "407"
Type/Technique
Languages
- English