Sumatra, Singapore, Penang [i.e. Pinang], 1880 - 1889
Scope and Contents
Album of photographs of various sizes with one loose one inserted. A note by the donor E. Walker states that the photographs, ‘were taken mostly by one of the brothers Logan of Penang, members of the legal profession and after one of whom Logan Road, Penang was named. The name is (or was) associated with the legal firm of Logan, Ross and Samuels, Penang.’ The plates have hand-written captions, which have been recorded as found. Nos 1-26 relate to Sumatra, 27-41 to Singapore and 42-63 to Penang.
Dates
- Creation: 1880 - 1889
Creator
- From the Fonds: British, Association of Malaysia and Singapore (Person)
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Extent
1 album(s) (62 images in 1 boxed album)
Language of Materials
English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Generally good condition apart from some slight fading at the edges.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Presented to the BAM in July 1958 by E. Walker of Bedford.
General
PJ.
Date information
DateText: Probably date from the 1880s..
Finding aid date
2002-04-09 11:50:48+00:00
Repository Details
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