La Soufrière in eruption, 1902-05
Scope and Contents
150 x 113 mm. A view looking down in to the smoking crater of La Soufrière, a volcano situated in the north-central area of St. Vincent. This photograph was presumably taken some time around May 1902 when the eruption of the volcano caused great devastation and loss of life.
Dates
- Creation: 1902-05
Creator
- From the Fonds: Great Britain. Colonial Office. Visual Instruction Committee (Organization)
- From the Fonds: Fisher, Alfred Hugh, 1867 -1945 (artist and photographer) (Person)
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Biographical / Historical
Photographer unknown.
Language of Materials
English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Good condition. The print has undergone some retouching to give tone in the highlights.
General
GD.
Originator(s)
Unknown
Finding aid date
2002-11-14 10:00:38+00:00
Repository Details
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