Colombo, 1880 - 1889
Scope and Contents
272x213mm. View looking south-west across the harbour towards the Fort area from Mutwal, with a coconut plantation in the foreground and shipping at anchor in the bay. Prominent on the further side of the harbour are the Customs House (the pedimented building to the right of centre), Queen's House (behind and to the left of the Customs House), and the lighthouse and clock tower in Chatham Street.
Dates
- Creation: 1880 - 1889
Creator
- From the Fonds: Elsy, R, fl1880 - 1889 (Person)
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Language of Materials
English
Date information
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Originator(s)
W L H Skeen and Co
Finding aid date
2011-01-18 09:20:18+00:00
Repository Details
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