Lalung, Formosa [Taiwan]. Photograph by John Thomson, 1871.
- Thomson, J. (John), 1837-1921.
- Date:
- 1871
- Reference:
- 19082i
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Description
A wide river valley with a shallow stream. Two figures, possibly the same pair as in Thomson's negative number 414, standing beside the water, one fishing with a spear
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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Lettering
Lan-long valley, Formosa, 1871
Bears Thomson's negative number: "415"
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
References note
R. Viénet, Formosa from the earth and from the air 1871-2006, Taiwan: Editions René Viénet, 2006, p. 157
Reference
Wellcome Collection 19082i
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Where to find it
Box B8/2
Location Status Access Closed storesBy appointment Manual request Note