![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.
Explore more information
Category
- Technique used
Place
- Made in
- Depicts
People & Organisations
- Made by