Albumen Collection (page 5)

1860s Japan - portrait of a young woman musician 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 woman putting on make-up at a mirror Felice or Felix Beato (1832 - 29 January 1909), Italian-British photographer working mostly in India, Japan, China

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

1860s Japan - portrait of a coolie or porter with a heavy load 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 enjoying a social meal with music dancing and sake Felice or Felix Beato (1832 - 29 January 1909)

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

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

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

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

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

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

1860s Japan - portrait of a group of people at a wayside food stall Felice or Felix Beato (1832 - 29 January 1909), Italian-British photographer working mostly in India, Japan, China

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

1860s Japan - portrait of a two people at a curio or souvenir stall Felice or Felix Beato (1832 - 29 January 1909), Italian-British photographer working mostly in India, Japan, China

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

1860s Japan - portrait of a group including a singer, musician, and tattooed man Felice or Felix Beato (1832 - 29 January 1909), Italian-British photographer working mostly in India, Japan, China

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

Felice or Felix Beato (1832 - 29 January 1909), Italian-British photographer working mostly in India, Japan, China

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

Japanese man in top hat and tails, c. 1880 Vintage late 19th century photograph
Japanese man in top hat and tails, c.1880 Vintage late 19th century photograph

Traffic, trams, telegraph poles, Tokyo, Japan, c. 1890s Vintage late 19th century
Traffic, trams, telegraph poles, Tokyo, Japan, c.1890s Vintage late 19th century photograph

Busy street, Tamondori, Kobe, Japan, c. 1890 Vintage late 19th century photograph
Busy street, Tamondori, Kobe, Japan, c.1890 Vintage late 19th century photograph

Street musicians, Japan, 1860 s, shamisens Vintage late 19th century photograph

Intimate portrait of two young women, Japan, c. 1870s Vintage late 19th century
Intimate portrait of two young women, Japan, c.1870s Vintage late 19th century photograph

Arab man on camel, Egypt, c. 1890s Vintage late 19th century photograph
Arab man on camel, Egypt, c.1890s Vintage late 19th century photograph

Street procession, festival or carnival, Japan, c. 1890 Vintage late 19th century
Street procession, festival or carnival, Japan, c.1890 Vintage late 19th century photograph

Woman and child on donkey, Cairo, Egypt, c. 1890 Vintage late 19th century photograph
Woman and child on donkey, Cairo, Egypt, c.1890 Vintage late 19th century photograph

Fisherman and boat, inland sea, Bingo, Japan, c. 1890 Vintage late 19th century photograph
Fisherman and boat, inland sea, Bingo, Japan, c.1890 Vintage late 19th century photograph

Homeware store, Japan, c. 1880s Vintage late 19th century photograph
Homeware store, Japan, c.1880s Vintage late 19th century photograph

Steam ships in the harbour, Hakodate, Japan, c. 1890 Vintage late 19th century photograph
Steam ships in the harbour, Hakodate, Japan, c.1890 Vintage late 19th century photograph

Fish stall, Japan, c. 1880 Vintage late 19th century photograph
Fish stall, Japan, c.1880 Vintage late 19th century photograph

Canal, Osaka, Japan, c. 1880s Vintage late 19th century photograph
Canal, Osaka, Japan, c.1880s Vintage late 19th century photograph

Summer Palace, Peking, (Beijing) China, c. 1900
Summer Palace, Peking, (Beijing) China, c.1900

Summer Palace, Peking, (Beijing) China, c. 1900 Vintage early 20th century photograph
Summer Palace, Peking, (Beijing) China, c.1900 Vintage early 20th century photograph

Arched bridge, Summer Palace, Peking, (Beijing) China, c.1900 Vintage early 20th century photograph

Lake, Summer Palace, Peking, (Beijing) China, c. 1900 Vintage early 20th century
Lake, Summer Palace, Peking, (Beijing) China, c.1900 Vintage early 20th century photograph

Marble bridge, Summer Palace, Peking, (Beijing) China, c.1900 Vintage early 20th century photograph

Temple of Heaven, Peking, (Beijing) China, c. 1900 Vintage early 20th century photograph
Temple of Heaven, Peking, (Beijing) China, c.1900 Vintage early 20th century photograph

Camel carrying load, Cairo, Japan, c. 1890 s
Camel carrying load, Cairo, Japan, c.1890s Vintage late 19th century photograph

Group of beggars with leprosy, China, 1860 s
Group of beggars with leprosy, China, 1860s Vintage late 19th century photograph

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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.