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Title proper
British Colonies album
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- Source of title proper: Title taken from album cover.
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[ca. 185?]-1864 (Creation)
Physical description area
Physical description
1 album (ca. 150 photographs : b&w ; 63 x 44.5 x 7.5 cm)
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Scope and content
The item consists of one album of approximately 150 photographs depicting landscapes, architecture, and people in Malta, South Africa (Cape Town, Cape of Good Hope, Table Bay, and Simon’s Bay), Australia (Sydney, Melbourne, Victoria), and British Columbia (Hope, Yale, and the Fraser River). Photographs of British Columbia taken by Francis George Claudet.
All photographs have been captioned by the album creator. A paper bookplate has been adhered to the inside front cover depicting a heraldic badge containing the motto “forte scutum salus ducum” ("A Strong Shield is the Salvation of Leaders”, the motto of the Earl Fortescue peerage) with the name “Carlingford” beneath. It is probable that the album was created by or for Hugh Fortescue (16 April 1854-29 October 1932), the 4th Earl Fortescue.
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Physical condition
Album is in poor condition. Cover is worn and stained. Pages are stained and marked.
Immediate source of acquisition
Found in collection.
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There are no access restrictions.
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Item is in the public domain.
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General note
Records held by BC Archives are historical in nature and contain depictions and captions representative of the time. Researchers may find the images or captions upsetting or offensive.
General note
Accession number: MS-3455
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Name access points
- Claudet, Francis George, 1837-1906 (Subject)