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Formosa [Taiwan]. Photograph by John Thomson, 1871.
- Thomson, J. 1837-1921.
- Date
- 1871
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Description
Oxen pulling large-wheeled covered carts to the right, a driver standing on the leading cart. One cart in full view, the front of another, with a man walking beside it, on the left. Foliage all around
Publication/Creation
1871
Physical description
1 photograph : glass photonegative, wet collodion : stereograph ; glass approximately 10.5 x 21.5 cm (4 x 8 in.)
Contributors
Lettering
Formosa carts
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. 19782i
Lettering note
Bears Thomson's negative number: "761"
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Languages
- English
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