[Plumbago specimens], 1886
Scope and Contents
223 x 92 mm. Showing a tray of plumbago, quartz and iron pyrites, presumably on display at the 1886 exhibition and described in the Ceylon Observer: 'As striking and beautiful contrasts to the dark plumbago ore, the white quartz and the brown mica, there are glittering and gold-like specimens of iron pyrites, traces of copper occasionally glorifying the golden tints with 'peacock green''.
Dates
- Creation: 1886
Creator
- From the Fonds: W L H Skeen and Co (1860-1920) (photographers) (Organization)
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Language of Materials
English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Good condition, apart from slight fading.
General
SG.
Finding aid date
2004-07-16 11:36:52+00:00
Geographic
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