![C.018138; [King George of Tonga]; 26 July 1884; Tongan; Burton Brothers](https://media.tepapa.govt.nz/collection/59758/preview)
item details
Name[King George of Tonga]
ProductionBurton Brothers; photography studio; 26 July 1884; New Zealand
Alfred Burton; photographer; 26 July 1884; Tonga
Alfred Burton; photographer; 26 July 1884; Tonga
Classificationgelatin dry plate negatives, black-and-white negatives, portraits
Materialssilver, photographic gelatin, sheet glass, photographic plates
Materials Summaryblack and white gelatin glass negative
Techniquesblack-and-white photography
Registration NumberC.018138
Credit linePurchased 1943
Overview
Semi-formal outdoor portrait of King George of Tonga, 86 years old, in front of the palace at Neiafu.