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Archive Reference (shelfmark) 1787.d.7, 1 Language Not applicable Subject Bodies Of Water

1. 1787.d.7, 1(2)

Reference (shelfmark):
1787.d.7, 1(2)
Title:
Hong Kong. Photographer: Thomson, John
Scope & Content:
Genre: Urban Topographical Photography View looking along the waterfront, with the harbour to the right: 'The eminence on the left is Morrison's Hill, crowned with a row of substantially built foreign residences, and commanding an extensive and imposing view of the city and ports. Victoria, wit...
Collection Area:
Printed Collections
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1870-1872
Extent:
1 item

2. 1787.d.7, 1(3)

Reference (shelfmark):
1787.d.7, 1(3)
Title:
Hong-Kong Harbour. Photographer: Thomson, John
Scope & Content:
Genre: Historical Events View from the waterfront looking out across the harbour towards H.M.S. 'Galatea,' 'taken when the Duke of Edinburgh visited Hong-Kong in 1869. H. M. S. Galatea is seen at anchor off Peddar's Wharf...'
Collection Area:
Printed Collections
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1869
Extent:
1 item

3. 1787.d.7, 1(9)

Reference (shelfmark):
1787.d.7, 1(9)
Title:
The Praya, Hong-Kong. Photographer: Thomson, John
Scope & Content:
Genre: Urban Topographical Photography View of the Hong Kong waterfront: 'This view is taken from the front of the parade ground, and represents the principal business part of the Praya. The block of buildings facing the water on the left are the premises of the Hong-Kong and Shanghai and Chart...
Collection Area:
Printed Collections
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1870-1872
Extent:
1 item

4. 1787.d.7, 1(14)

Reference (shelfmark):
1787.d.7, 1(14)
Title:
A Canton junk. Photographer: Thomson, John
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography View from the riverbank of a junk under sail: 'The vessel under sail on the left of the photograph is a coasting trader of Kwan-tung build, and may be regarded as one of the clipper fleet of Southern China. It looks heavy and unhandy, but it will make good sailing w...
Collection Area:
Printed Collections
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1870-1872
Extent:
1 item

5. 1787.d.7, 1(27)

Reference (shelfmark):
1787.d.7, 1(27)
Title:
Hoi-How, the proposed new treaty port, island of Hainan. Photographer: Thomson, John
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography View looking towards the two forts protecting the approach to Hoihow (Haikou), on the north coast of the island of Hainan.
Collection Area:
Printed Collections
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1870-1872
Extent:
1 item

6. 1787.d.7, 1(50)

Reference (shelfmark):
1787.d.7, 1(50)
Title:
Macao. Photographer: Thomson, John
Scope & Content:
Genre: Urban Topographical Photography View looking along the Praya at Macao, with the bay to the right: 'The principal residences front the bay, round which runs a broad carriage-drive, known as the Praya Grande, shown in the illustration. This picture was taken from the hill above Bishop's Ba...
Collection Area:
Printed Collections
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1870-1872
Extent:
1 item

7. 1787.d.7, 1(51)

Reference (shelfmark):
1787.d.7, 1(51)
Title:
A mountain pass in the island of Formosa. Photographer: Thomson, John
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography View of a river running through forest scenery: 'The view of the mountain-pass, taken near La-ko-li, on one of the lower spurs of the central mountains, is intended to convey an idea of the grandeur of the scenery which is to be found in the interior of this 'Isla F...
Collection Area:
Printed Collections
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1871
Extent:
1 item

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