Penang : Beach Street, 1890 - 1899
Scope and Contents
272 x 206 mm. A view looking along Beach Street which runs NE-SW parallel to the waterfront and behind Victoria Street and Weld Quay. In the right foreground a three storey building houses G. Izolphe's hairdressing saloon, the Grand Hotel, the Pilots Club and Abdoul Sanat, watch-makers; these premises were later taken over by Kennedy and Co. Further down the street are the offices of the Pinang Gazette press, which in the left foreground are the Criterion Tiffin and Billiard Rooms.
Dates
- Creation: 1890 - 1899
Creator
- G R Lambert and Co (fl. 1875-1919) (photographers) (Organization)
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Language of Materials
English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Poor condition, slight fading, bends and curling.
Existence and Location of Copies
CN 733.
General
PJ.
Date information
DateText: 1890s.
Originator(s)
G R Lambert and Co
Finding aid date
2002-05-25 09:24:47+00:00
Repository Details
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