Harbour of Hongkong; St Johns Cathedral Hongkong; Carriage; Tub Mending, North of China 1869

"Harbour of Hongkong; St Johns Cathedral Hongkong; Carriage; Tub Mending, North of China" is a collection of four albumen prints by John Thomson, a renowned Scottish photographer known for his documentation of life in China and Southeast Asia during the 19th century. Captured in 1869, these images showcase the diverse landscapes and daily life in Hong Kong, capturing both the bustling port city and the more rural countryside. The prints demonstrate Thomson's keen eye for detail, capturing the architectural beauty of St John's Cathedral, the bustling activity of the harbor, and the everyday lives of individuals in the north of China, including a man mending a tub. These photographs are part of a larger collection that offers a valuable glimpse into the social and cultural landscape of China in the 19th century.