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032-003228218 Material Type Photographs

41. 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

42. 1787.d.7, 1(23)

Reference (shelfmark):
1787.d.7, 1(23)
Title:
Four heads [23-26], types of the labouring classes. Photographer: Thomson, John
Scope & Content:
Genre: Portrait Photography (generic types) Half-length portrait of an elderly Chinese man, wearing spectacles and holding a fan.
Collection Area:
Printed Collections
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1870-1872
Extent:
1 item

43. 1787.d.7, 1(24)

Reference (shelfmark):
1787.d.7, 1(24)
Title:
Four heads [23-26], types of the labouring classes. Photographer: Thomson, John
Scope & Content:
Genre: Portrait Photography (generic types) Half-length left profile portrait of an elderly Chinese woman, posed to show her elaborate hairstyle.
Collection Area:
Printed Collections
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1870-1872
Extent:
1 item

44. 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

45. 1787.d.7, 1(32)

Reference (shelfmark):
1787.d.7, 1(32)
Title:
A bride and bridegroom [prints 32-33]. Photographer: Thomson, John
Scope & Content:
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.
Collection Area:
Printed Collections
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1870-1872
Extent:
1 item

46. 1787.d.7, 1(33)

Reference (shelfmark):
1787.d.7, 1(33)
Title:
A bride and bridegroom [prints 32-33]. Photographer: Thomson, John
Scope & Content:
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.
Collection Area:
Printed Collections
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1870-1872
Extent:
1 item

47. 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

48. 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

49. 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

50. 1787.d.7, 1(38)

Reference (shelfmark):
1787.d.7, 1(38)
Title:
Temple of the Five Hundred Gods [Canton]. Photographer: Thomson, John
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography Interior view of the hall, containing rows of gilded Buddha images.
Collection Area:
Printed Collections
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1870-1872
Extent:
1 item

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