![C.017500; Nukualofa, Tongatabu [Nuku'alofa, Tongatapu]; 29 July 1884; Tongan; Burton Brothers](https://media.tepapa.govt.nz/collection/168970/preview)
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NameNukualofa, Tongatabu [Nuku'alofa, Tongatapu]
ProductionBurton Brothers; photography studio; 29 July 1884; New Zealand
Alfred Burton; photographer; 29 July 1884; Tongatapu
Alfred Burton; photographer; 29 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.017500
Credit linePurchased 1943
Overview
Tongan man in centre with back to viewer. To right a large fanning 'flame' tree with Fale in the distance. Left looking down upon a settlement of colonial buildings with fences running around and lots of tropical foliage. Coconut tree plantation in the background.
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