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Photograph of Hong Kong, looking down to the harbour

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Photograph of Hong Kong, looking down to the harbour, with a caption that reads: 'General View of Hong Kong, Looking West. This is one of the most effective views of the Series. The Murray Barracks occupy the middle foreground, the fine house of Messrs. Augustine Heard & Co. being conspicuous on the left. The City Hall is seen to advantage in the centre of the picture, Stonecutter's Island being visible in the distance. The hills in the background include a portion of Lantao [Lantau] Island, celebrated in Chinese legends as the original home of the mermaid'.
Title
Photograph of Hong Kong, looking down to the harbour
Scope and Content
Photograph of Hong Kong, looking down to the harbour, with a caption that reads: 'General…
Date
1873
HSBC Reference Number
HK HSBCPH 0140-0006-0027-0007
Archive Record Type
Image
Extent
1 photograph
Measurements
20 x 25.2
Units
cm
Colour
Sepia
Photographer Name
William Pryor Floyd

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