On the Tokwani [Tokwane] River, Mashonaland, 1 - 12 Aug. 1890
Scope and Contents
194 x 234 mm. A view looking along the Tokwani River with dense forest vegetation on either bank. The photograph was taken in early August. This is most probably the scene described in Surridge's lecture: 'On the smaller river, the Tokwani, one fairy glen specially may be mentioned. The large trees formed a perfect avenue overhead, and so thick was the overhanging foliage that the brilliant sunlight was almost obscured. Beneath were palms, growing to a height of about seven or eight feet; and amidst the rocks and around the edge of the perfectly clear stream, some lovely specimens of maidenhair fern were growing. The whole scene was a perfect picture, and one I can, I regret to say, but very feebly describe.' (Royal Colonial Institute, 1891, p. 315).
Dates
- Creation: 1 - 12 Aug. 1890
Creator
- From the Fonds: Surridge, Frank Harold, d 1947 (clergyman) (Person)
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Language of Materials
English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Good condition, apart from slight fading at edges.
Bibliography
General
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Finding aid date
2004-10-12 14:30:46+00:00
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