International Colonial Exhibition, Paris. 8. Pavilion of the French Coast of Somalis
(Exposition universelle, Paris)
Medium
glass lantern slide
Measurements
4.5 × 10.7 cm (image and support)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
The Dr Robert Wilson Collection. Gift of Dr Robert Wilson, 2014
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
Colombo, Ceylon
Inscription
inscribed in blue ink on support u.c.: Exposition / Coloniale
inscribed in blue ink on support l.c.: 8
Accession Number
2014.1822
Department
International Photography
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