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19th century vintage photograph India - Chamundi Hill stone bull, Mysore

19th century vintage photograph Paris France - The Exposition Universelle of 1889 was a worlds fair held in Paris, France, from 6 May to 31 October 1889

19th century vintage photograph - view of Siena in Italy

19th century vintage photograph - group of Ainu Aino, indigenous people from Hokkaido - Uchida studio - male men group

19th century vintage photograph - Egypt - portrait of veiled Egyptian women with a vase

Dublin - customs house on bank of River Liffey

c. 1880s Japan - soldier with swords and armour
c.1880s Japan - soldier with swords and armour

c. 1880s Japan - young women sleeping under eiderdown
c.1880s Japan - young women sleeping under eiderdown

c. 1870s Japan - Kumamoto Castle
c.1870s Japan - Kumamoto Castle

c. 1880s India - river scene with house, probably Kashmir
c.1880s India - river scene with house, probably Kashmir

c. 1880s China - Queens Road Hong Kong
c.1880s China - Queens Road Hong Kong

c. 1880s Japan castle at Kumamoto (?)
c.1880s Japan castle at Kumamoto (?)

c. 1880 Japan - street corner in the Chinese Quarter of Yokohama
c.1880 Japan - street corner in the Chinese Quarter of Yokohama

c. 1880s Japan - geishas with a kettle and stove
c.1880s Japan - geishas with a kettle and stove

c. 1880s Japan - geishas, flowers and a shamisen
c.1880s Japan - geishas, flowers and a shamisen

c. 1880s Japan - carpenter with tools at work
c.1880s Japan - carpenter with tools at work

Vintage 19th century photograph: City gate and wall, Peking, Beijing, China

Vintage 19th century photograph: Pailou, paifeng, and street, Peking, Beijing, China

Vintage 19th century photograph: Great Wall, near Peking, Beijing, China

Vintage 19th century photograph: Singapore, native family group outside their house

Vintage 19th century photograph: Sakai people, with blowpipes, Dutch East Indies, Indonesia

Vintage 19th century photograph: Gate, horse and carriage, Peking, Beijing, China

Vintage 19th century photograph: Nankou Pass, north of Peking, Beijing, China

Vintage 19th century photograph: Rooftop view, Imperial Palace, Peking, Beijing, China

1860s Japan - portrait of a street singer with a shamisen Felice or Felix Beato (1832 - 29 January 1909), Italian-British photographer working mostly in India, Japan, China

1860s Japan - portrait of a young man Felice or Felix Beato (1832 - 29 January 1909), Italian-British photographer working mostly in India, Japan, China

1860s Japan - portrait of a tattooed groom Felice or Felix Beato (1832 - 29 January 1909), Italian-British photographer working mostly in India, Japan, China

1860s Japan - portrait of a coolie labourer porter Felice or Felix Beato (1832 - 29 January 1909), Italian-British photographer working mostly in India, Japan, China

1860s Japan - portrait of a young woman and her servant Felice or Felix Beato (1832 - 29 January 1909), Italian-British photographer working mostly in India, Japan, China

1860s Japan - portrait of a group of men and women playing Go board game Felice or Felix Beato (1832 - 29 January 1909), Italian-British photographer working mostly in India, Japan, China

1860s Japan - portrait of a mendicant nun beggar Felice or Felix Beato (1832 - 29 January 1909), Italian-British photographer working mostly in India, Japan, China

1860s Japan - portrait of three young women The Three Graces Felice or Felix Beato (1832 - 29 January 1909), Italian-British photographer working mostly in India, Japan, China

1860s Japan - portrait of a pilgrim setting out for Mount Fujiyama Felice or Felix Beato (1832 - 29 January 1909), Italian-British photographer working mostly in India, Japan, China

1860s Japan - portrait of two young woman and a young man Felice or Felix Beato (1832 - 29 January 1909), Italian-British photographer working mostly in India, Japan, China

1860s Japan - portrait of a tea house serving girl Felice or Felix Beato (1832 - 29 January 1909), Italian-British photographer working mostly in India, Japan, China

1860s Japan - portrait of a young woman, her baby and servant Felice or Felix Beato (1832 - 29 January 1909), Italian-British photographer working mostly in India, Japan, China

1860s Japan - portrait of a doctor and his patient Felice or Felix Beato (1832 - 29 January 1909), Italian-British photographer working mostly in India, Japan, China

1860s Japan - portrait of a samurai and his servant travelling in snow Felice or Felix Beato (1832 - 29 January 1909), Italian-British photographer working mostly in India, Japan, China

1860s Japan - portrait of a young woman carrying a baby Felice or Felix Beato (1832 - 29 January 1909), Italian-British photographer working mostly in India, Japan, China

1860s Japan - portrait of a group pounding rice Felice or Felix Beato (1832 - 29 January 1909), Italian-British photographer working mostly in India, Japan, China

1860s Japan - portrait of a group in a tea house Felice or Felix Beato (1832 - 29 January 1909), Italian-British photographer working mostly in India, Japan, China

1860s Japan - portrait of two young women sleeping Felice or Felix Beato (1832 - 29 January 1909), Italian-British photographer working mostly in India, Japan, China

1860s Japan - portrait of two young women in ornate kimonos and obi sash Felice or Felix Beato (1832 - 29 January 1909), Italian-British photographer working mostly in India, Japan, China

1860s Japan - portrait of a young woman in an ornate kimono and obi sash Felice or Felix Beato (1832 - 29 January 1909), Italian-British photographer working mostly in India, Japan, China

1860s Japan - portrait of a man in winter clothing Felice or Felix Beato (1832 - 29 January 1909), Italian-British photographer working mostly in India, Japan, China

1860s Japan - portrait of a two young women in the pose of the Grecian Bend Felice or Felix Beato (1832 - 29 January 1909), Italian-British photographer working mostly in India, Japan, China

1860s Japan - portrait of a young woman tying her obi sash Felice or Felix Beato (1832 - 29 January 1909), Italian-British photographer working mostly in India, Japan, China

1860s Japan - portrait of a porter Felice or Felix Beato (1832 - 29 January 1909), Italian-British photographer working mostly in India, Japan, China

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"Exploring the Global Journey of Albumen: From Harbour to Castle, and Beyond" Step into a captivating journey through time as we delve into the diverse world of albumen. From the picturesque harbour of Newcastle, New South Wales in Australia to the majestic Bridge on the River Tamar in Conwy Castle, Wales - this photographic technique has left its mark across continents. Transporting us back to c. 1880s Southeast Asia, we witness a glimpse of life in Philippines where girls and women radiate beauty captured by albumen prints. Moving forward, we find ourselves amidst the chaos of World War II with John Laverick's SBS capturing Operation Albumen on Crete. The versatility takes us further south to South Africa, where an ox-drawn wagon train braves river crossings. Meanwhile, at Palace Hotel in San Francisco, California - memories frozen in time await our exploration. Traveling eastward brings us to Shanghai's bustling Bund during the early 20th century; traffic and boats harmoniously coexist against a vintage backdrop. Our next stop is Meenakshi Temple in Madurai, India - an architectural marvel that stands tall even through albumen prints. As we approach Japan during c. 1880s, a young woman engrossed in her reflection while putting on makeup reveals timeless elegance preserved by this technique. Lastly but not leastly from India emerges images showcasing both royalty and culture - from the Amir of Kabul Afghanistan during 1860s to a child prince surrounded by his officials. Albumen transcends borders and eras as it encapsulates moments frozen forever within its delicate layers. Join us as we embark on this visual odyssey celebrating history's most cherished treasures captured through albumen photography.