Foochow River, houses and sampans, viewed from Jardine's House, Fuzhou

Foochow River, houses and sampans, viewed from Jardine's House, Fuzhou

Collection

Vacher-Hilditch

Identifier

VH02-124

Notes

University of Bristol - Historical Photographs of China reference number: VH02-124. Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution reference: L04357-049a. Two prints (also referenced VH02-125 and VH02-126) stuck in the album side by side, to form a panorama. A name written on the album page beside this photograph, indicating the name of the photographer, appears to be ‘Firmin’. It is tentatively suggested that the name of the photographer is Edward Morris Firmin (partner, Elles & Co., Amoy/Xiamen) or perhaps H.M. Firmin (listed as a clerk at Margesson & Co., Foochow/Fuzhou in 1867). Edward Morris Firmin (1834-1898) was a tea broker, who was born and died in London.

Caption in album or on mount

Foochow River, from Jardines House - City of Foochow is on the Hills dimly seen on the opposite side / Firmin

Caption on photograph

1

Location

Fuzhou

Estimated Date

1858

Material

Paper

Media

Black and white photograph

Repository

Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution, Bath