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Photographic views of Singapore, Malaya, Indonesia, and Borneo, 1865-1875

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MS. 23051 photogr. 116
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Photographic panoramas, streetscenes, landscapes and potraits mainly in Singapore, with some in Malaysia.

Dates

  • Creation: 1865-1875

Extent

68 items

Language of Materials

  • English

Shelfmark

MS. 23051 photogr. 116

Former reference:

Wilson Centre Accession Number: 92:4748

Biographical / Historical

G.R. Lambert and Co. had branches in Kuala Lumpur, Sumatra, Singapore and Bangkok. They were known for being photographers to the King of Siam and the Sultan of Johore. Labelled photographs are thought to be Lambert & Co., but the unmarked photographs may be by other unknown photographers.

Custodial History

Purchased at Christie's UK, 29/10/1981, lot 237.

Physical Facet

Albumen paper prints

Repository Details

Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository

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