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[William Nelson Lovatt albums of photographs of China and Asia].
BANC PIC 1963.029--ALBlocal
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Title:

[William Nelson Lovatt albums of photographs of China and Asia]

Creator/Contributor:

Lovatt, William Nelson, creator, creator.

Abstract:

Albums include views from trips to Shanghai (1880s-1900s), Peking, Hang Kow, environs of Kun Kuang, Yangtze River and other locations. Depicted are streets, parks, palaces, walls, temples, social events, western style banquets, antiquities, tombs, etc. Portraits, including a group portrait of customs staff, are also included. Views from visits to other Asian countries may be present.

Date:

[approximately 1869-1903, bulk 1890-1903?] (issued)

Subject:

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Antiquities -- Photographs
Temples -- China -- Pictorial works
Tombs -- China -- Photographs
Tombeaux -- Chine -- Photographies
Antiquities
Temples
Tombs
Shanghai (China) -- Pictorial works
Beijing (China) -- Pictorial works
Yangtze River (China) -- Pictorial works
China -- Pictorial works
Yangzi jiang (Chine) -- Ouvrages illustrés
China
China -- Beijing
China -- Shanghai
China -- Yangtze River

Note:

Title devised by cataloger.
Photographers unknown. Compiled by William Nelson Lovatt.
COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE: Advance notice required for use.
Transferred from the Journals of William Nelson Lovatt (BANC MSS Z-Z 154).
Lovett served in the British Royal Artillery and subsequently worked in British customs and as a drill instructor for Chinese troops.

Type:

graphic
Photographs.
Pictorial works.
Photograph albums.
Albumen prints.

Physical Description:

photoprint
4 albums (214 photographic prints) : some albumen ; 38 x 28 cm or smaller

Language:

English

Identifier:

BANC PIC 1963.029--ALBlocal

Origin:

China

Copyright Note:

COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE: Advance notice required for use.

Related Item:

Journals of William Nelson Lovatt : Lovatt, William Nelson.