Artist / Author / Cartographer:

Unknown Photographer

Title:

Hong Kong - Panorama of Hong Kong

Date:

c.1875

Medium:

albumen print

Size:

22.5 x 56 cms.

Description:

Two sheet albumen print panorama of Hong Kong. A view of the city of Victoria from Scandal Point.

 

To the right of the picture is Flagstaff House (Headquarters House) which is presently housing the Museum of Teaware in Hong Kong Park. To the left of that is Murray Barracks or Murray House which was rebuilt recently in Stanley. In front of Flagstaff House on the waterfront is the Bath House. Many ships are in the busy harbour.

 

To the left of the picture is St John's cathedral, Government House and Victoria Peak.

References:

Item Code:

P3463

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