Takow, Formosa [Taiwan]. Photograph by John Thomson, 1871.

  • Thomson, J. (John), 1837-1921.
Date:
1871
Reference:
19070i
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Description

A small craft in the foreground, larger ones in the middleground. Misty mountains in the background at the horizon line. The remains of a masking 'frame' on the negative

Publication/Creation

1871.

Physical description

1 photograph : glass photonegative, wet collodion ; glass approximately 25.5 x 30.5 cm (10 x 12 in.)

Lettering

Taku harbour Formosa Takow harbour 18... Bears Thomson's negative number: "409"

Notes

This is one of a collection of original glass negatives made by John Thomson. The negatives, made between 1868 and 1872, were purchased from Thomson by Sir Henry Wellcome in 1921

References note

R. Viénet, Formosa from the earth and from the air 1871-2006, Taiwan: Editions René Viénet, 2006, p. 47

Reference

Wellcome Collection 19070i

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  • Box B8/1

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