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Archive Reference (shelfmark) 1787.d.7, 1 Language Not applicable Subject Commercial Buildings

1. 1787.d.7, 1(8)

Reference (shelfmark):
1787.d.7, 1(8)
Title:
The Clock-Tower, Hong-Kong. Photographer: Thomson, John
Scope & Content:
Genre: Urban Topographical Photography View looking along the street towards the tower: 'The clock-tower, designed by Mr Rawlings in 1861, is a great ornament to the city, the clock too, when regulated properly, is of no inconsiderable service ... On the right of this picture we see the residen...
Collection Area:
Printed Collections
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1870-1872
Extent:
1 item

2. 1787.d.7, 1(17)

Reference (shelfmark):
1787.d.7, 1(17)
Title:
A street in Hong-Kong. Photographer: Thomson, John
Scope & Content:
Genre: Urban Topographical Photography View looking along the street, in which 'Hong-Kong residents will readily recognize the semi-Chinese, semi-European roadway which leads to Wanchi, Wong-nei chong, or Happy Valley. It is chiefly occupied by native shopkeepers, who supply the wants of the so...
Collection Area:
Printed Collections
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1870-1872
Extent:
1 item

3. 1787.d.7, 1(36)

Reference (shelfmark):
1787.d.7, 1(36)
Title:
A Cantonese pawn-shop. Photographer: Thomson, John
Scope & Content:
Genre: Urban Topographical Photography View from the riverside looking towards the square, tower-like pawnshop building in the distance.
Collection Area:
Printed Collections
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1870-1872
Extent:
1 item

4. 1787.d.7, 1(45)

Reference (shelfmark):
1787.d.7, 1(45)
Title:
A tea-tasting room, Canton. Photographer: Thomson, John
Scope & Content:
'This photograph represents two Chinese tea merchants in a foreign taster's room, awaiting an offer for their samples. Every foreign house in Canton that does any trade in tea has a room specially fitted up for the accommodation of the taster. The windows of the room have a northern aspect, and ...
Collection Area:
Printed Collections
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1870-1872
Extent:
1 item

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