Cutch works, Sandakan, 1909
Scope and Contents
Quarter-plate (landscape format). The Bakau Co Ltd: turns out about 80 tons per month: exported to England, France Germany, Holland, U.S.A. The best cutch is obtained from the Tungah tree. Tungah tree gives 61-63% of tannin absorbable by hide. [Showing forest behind and a tram-lines leading from the works along ? pier].
Dates
- Creation: 1909
Creator
- From the File: Fisher, Alfred Hugh, 1867 -1945 (artist and photographer) (Person)
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Language of Materials
English
Existence and Location of Copies
CN 981.
General
GD.
Finding aid date
2002-09-19 15:08:21+00:00
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