A mountain pass in the island of Formosa. Photographer: Thomson, John
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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...
A bride and bridegroom [prints 32-33]. Photographer: Thomson, John
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Genre: Portrait Photography (generic types) Full-length standing studio portrait of a Chinese bride, in wedding costume. Location unspecified, but probably photographed in Hong Kong.
A bride and bridegroom [prints 32-33]. Photographer: Thomson, John
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Genre: Portrait Photography (generic types) Full-length standing studio portrait of a Chinese bridegroom, in wedding costume. Location unspecified, but probably photographed in Hong Kong.
A tea-tasting room, Canton. Photographer: Thomson, John
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'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 ...
Hoi-How, the proposed new treaty port, island of Hainan. Photographer: Thomson, John
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Genre: Landscape Photography View looking towards the two forts protecting the approach to Hoihow (Haikou), on the north coast of the island of Hainan.
The Clock-Tower, Hong-Kong. Photographer: Thomson, John
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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...