The Eastern Window
EW1268
Portrait of two native men with weapons from the New Hebrides. Ca. 1875-80.
Titled in letterpress on the mount below the photograph "Indigene du Pacifique" and in ink
"N(ouv)elle Hebrides".
Original albumen carte de visite photograph by Allan Hughan (1834-1883), Noumea, New Caledonia.
Size ab. 105 x 63 mm / 4,1 x 2,4 inches (card).
Mounted on photographers cardboard with identification at the reverse.
Condition is - apart from some discoloring and some small, mild spots - very good.
Original is slightly less sepia toned.
Sold
Titled in letterpress on the mount below the photograph "Indigene du Pacifique" and in ink
"N(ouv)elle Hebrides".
Original albumen carte de visite photograph by Allan Hughan (1834-1883), Noumea, New Caledonia.
Size ab. 105 x 63 mm / 4,1 x 2,4 inches (card).
Mounted on photographers cardboard with identification at the reverse.
Condition is - apart from some discoloring and some small, mild spots - very good.
Original is slightly less sepia toned.
Sold
