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Archive Reference (shelfmark) Photo 1224 Language Not applicable Name Lai Afong, 1840-1900

1. Photo 1224/3(1)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1224/3(1)
Title:
[Panorama of] Hong Kong. Photographer: Lai Afong
Scope & Content:
Hong Kong was visited by the compiler of this album between 21st February and 1st March, 1879. Three-part panorama of Victoria, the harbour and islands, and Kowloon. Unsigned print, but attributed to Ah Fong.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1870s
Extent:
1 item

2. Photo 1224/3(2)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1224/3(2)
Title:
Hong Kong. Photographer: Lai Afong
Scope & Content:
Hong Kong was visited by the compiler of this album between 3rd and 8th March, 1879. View of the harbour with ships and local craft in the centre of the image. Photograph unsigned but attributed to Ah Fong studio.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1870s
Extent:
1 item

3. Photo 1224/3(3)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1224/3(3)
Title:
Hong Kong. Merchants' Houses. Photographer: Lai Afong
Scope & Content:
Hong Kong was visited by the compiler of this album 3-8 March 1879. General view of waterfront buildings, with boats moored in foreground.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1870s
Extent:
1 item

4. Photo 1224/3(4)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1224/3(4)
Title:
Hong Kong. City Hall, Cathedral and Cricket Ground. Photographer: Lai Afong
Scope & Content:
Hong Kong was visited by the compiler of this album 3-8 March 1879. View looking across the cricket ground towards City Hall and St. John's Cathedral.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1870s
Extent:
1 item

5. Photo 1224/3(5)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1224/3(5)
Title:
Hong Kong. Government House. Photographer: Lai Afong
Scope & Content:
Hong Kong was visited by the compiler of this album from 3-8 March 1879. View looking across the public gardens and down onto Government House, with the harbour beyond.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1870s
Extent:
1 item

6. Photo 1224/3(6)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1224/3(6)
Title:
Hong Kong. Happy Valley and Race Course. Photographer: Lai Afong
Scope & Content:
Hong Kong was visited by the compiler of this album from 3-8 March 1879. General view looking down onto the racecourse at Happy Valley, with a race meeting in progress.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1870s
Extent:
1 item

7. Photo 1224/3(7)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1224/3(7)
Title:
Hong Kong. Spring which supplies Hong Kong with water. Photographer: Lai Afong
Scope & Content:
Hong Kong was visited by the compiler of this album from 3-8 March 1879. View of the mountain spring with mountains rising behind.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1870s
Extent:
1 item

8. Photo 1224/3(41)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1224/3(41)
Title:
Canton Landing Place. Photographer: Lai Afong
Scope & Content:
Canton was visited by the compiler of this album between 24th and 28th February, 1879. With contemporary letterpress label: 'This view shows a small part of the city and on the other side of the water, Honam. Alongside of the steam boat wharf is hte Kin-Sham steamer. This vessel runs daily betwe...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1870s
Extent:
1 item

9. Photo 1224/3(43)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1224/3(43)
Title:
Canton. Shamean [Shamian]. Photographer: Lai Afong
Scope & Content:
Canton was visited by the compiler of this album between 24th and 28th February, 1879. With contemporary descriptive letterpress label: 'Canton. No. 416.- View of Shameen- the Foreign Settlement. The Large Building was formerly used as a Hall of Commerce, but is now in the occupation of Messrs....
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1870s
Extent:
1 item

10. Photo 1224/3(44)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1224/3(44)
Title:
Interior of Joss House [Canton]. Photographer: Lai Afong
Scope & Content:
Canton was visited by the compiler of this album between 24th and 28th February, 1879. With contemporary descriptive letterpress label: 'No. 50-Mars, Boreas, &c. The truculent fellow on the one side is the God of war; on the other we have the God of wind. These figures must not be taken as r...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1870s
Extent:
1 item