![C.017495; Nukualofa, Tongatabu [Nuku'alofa, Tongatapu] from "Zion"; 28 July 1884; Tongan; Burton Brothers studio](https://media.tepapa.govt.nz/collection/388716/preview)
item details
NameNukualofa, Tongatabu [Nuku'alofa, Tongatapu] from "Zion"
ProductionBurton Brothers; photography studio; 28 July 1884; New Zealand
Alfred Burton; photographer; 28 July 1884; Tongatapu
Alfred Burton; photographer; 28 July 1884; Tongatapu
Classificationblack-and-white negatives, gelatin dry plate negatives
Materialssilver, photographic gelatin, sheet glass, photographic plates
Materials Summaryblack and white gelatin glass negative
Techniquesblack-and-white photography
Registration NumberC.017495
Credit linePurchased 1943
Overview
Right foreground woman standing in clearing at top of rise. Looking down over a mixed settlement of Fale and colonial buildings (one in centre with picket fence) amongst tropical vegetation including tall coconut trees. In background coconut tree grove beneath cloudy sky.