Rangoon: View of the Cantonment 1855

"Rangoon: View of the Cantonment" is a panoramic photograph by Linnaeus Tripe, taken in 1855. This calotype image depicts a wide view of the Cantonment in Rangoon, Burma, capturing the architectural layout and surrounding landscape. Tripe's work as a photographer during the British colonial era offers a glimpse into the history and geography of Burma in the mid-19th century. The photograph, characterized by its detailed composition and sharp lines, provides valuable insight into the city's development during this period.