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141. 1786.b.33, 2(15)

Reference (shelfmark):
1786.b.33, 2(15)
Title:
Gertassee. Photographer: Douglas, James
Scope & Content:
Genre: Archaeological Photography View of the standing columns of the temple at Qertassi, on the west bank of the Nile, about 15 miles south of Philae, with the river in the background: 'It is placed on the very brink of a steep hill, and from the beauty of its situation excites expectation, wh...
Collection Area:
Printed Collections
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1860-1861
Extent:
1 item

142. 1786.b.33, 2(18)

Reference (shelfmark):
1786.b.33, 2(18)
Title:
Kalabshe. Photographer: Douglas, James
Scope & Content:
Genre: Archaeological Photography View looking down onto temple buildings on the hillside at Kalabsha (ancient Talmis), with the Nile and the eastern bank beyond: 'Kalabshe is a temple, or rather an assemblage of temples on the left bank of the Nile, about 20 miles above the first cataract. The...
Collection Area:
Printed Collections
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1860-1861
Extent:
1 item

143. 1786.b.33, 2(28)

Reference (shelfmark):
1786.b.33, 2(28)
Title:
Desert scene in Nubia. Photographer: Douglas, James
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography View looking towards the Nile, with figures posed in the foreground: 'Nothing can be conceived more sterile, more desolate, more solitary and sunburnt, than the desert, and nothing more death-like than its stillness.' The two European women in the right foreground a...
Collection Area:
Printed Collections
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1861
Extent:
1 item

144. 1786.b.33, 2(29)

Reference (shelfmark):
1786.b.33, 2(29)
Title:
Ibreem. Photographer: Douglas, James
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography View across the Nile at Qasr Ibrim, looking towards the cliff rising from the far bank, where a dahabieh is moored: 'Ibreem is a rugged rocky hill about 600 feet high, which encroaches upon and literally overhangs the river. Its base on all sides is literally honeyc...
Collection Area:
Printed Collections
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1861
Extent:
1 item

145. 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

146. 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

147. 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

148. 1787.d.7, 2(15)

Reference (shelfmark):
1787.d.7, 2(15)
Title:
Chain pumps [on the bank of the Han River above Swatow.] Photographer: Thomson, John
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography View looking along the riverbank, with men working irrigation chain pumps in the foreground.
Collection Area:
Printed Collections
Languages:
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Date Range:
1871
Extent:
1 item

149. 1787.d.7, 2(17)

Reference (shelfmark):
1787.d.7, 2(17)
Title:
Swatow. Photographer: Thomson, John
Scope & Content:
Genre: Urban Topographical Photography General view of European houses along the Han River waterfront, in the foreign concession at Swatow (Shantou).
Collection Area:
Printed Collections
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1870-1872
Extent:
1 item

150. 1787.d.7, 2(19)

Reference (shelfmark):
1787.d.7, 2(19)
Title:
Chao-chow-fu bridge. Photographer: Thomson, John
Scope & Content:
Genre: Urban Topographical Photography View from the water's edge of the Han River at Chaozhou, looking along the bridge, which rest on thick masonry piles, with wooden buildings above: 'The bridge over the river is, perhaps, one of the most remarkable in China. Like old London Bridge, with its...
Collection Area:
Printed Collections
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1870-1872
Extent:
1 item

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