Pettah, Colombo, 1890 - 1899
Scope and Contents
275 x 211 mm. View of Main Street, Pettah, with pedestrians, bullock carts and street traders in the roadway. On the right a small part of the Town Hall can be seen. On the left are the premises of W.D. Carolis; see Arnold Wright, ‘Twentieth century impressions of Ceylon’ (London, 1907) pp. 482-484. Photographer unknown, probably W.L.H. Skeen & Co.
Dates
- Creation: 1890 - 1899
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Language of Materials
English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Fair condition, slight fading and yellowing.
Date information
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Finding aid date
2012-08-03 16:09:54+00:00
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