Collection SC359 - Siam photograph collection

Title and statement of responsibility area

Title proper

Siam photograph collection

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  • Graphic material

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  • Source of title proper: Titled based on contents of the collection.

Level of description

Collection

Reference code

CA UVICARCH SC359

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Issuing jurisdiction and denomination (philatelic)

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Date(s)

  • ca. 1884 (Creation)

Physical description area

Physical description

31 photographs
3 hand-coloured copperplates

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Custodial history

Administrative history unavailable.

Scope and content

The collection consists of a photograph album containing photographs of Siam [now Thailand]. The subject of most of them are Siamese people, including the Royal Family. Also included are some shots of Bangkok scenes, houseboats, and Europeans visiting the photographer's house. The hand coloured copperplates are of Switzerland.

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Availability of other formats

See also Photograph Albums available through UVic Libraries Digital Collections.

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Description record identifier

siam-photograph-collection

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Status

Final

Level of detail

Full

Dates of creation, revision and deletion

Revised by JF, August 9, 2013.

Language of description

  • English

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