['East London', 'Quillimane-Government house'] by Sam Alexander

['East London', 'Quillimane-Government house'] before 1880

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aged paper

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toned paper

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homemade paper

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muted colour palette

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ink paper printed

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white palette

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carved into stone

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thick font

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historical font

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columned text

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building

This albumen print, taken by Sam Alexander before 1880, features two photographs: one showing “East London” which depicts a coastal town with a waterfront, and the other showing “Quillimane-Government House” which shows the front of a building surrounded by palm trees. The photographs are displayed on a page from a bound album, suggesting a collection of images documenting a specific period or location. They provide a glimpse into the architectural styles and landscapes of the time.

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