File:Glass negative (black and white); portrait of a woman in front of a neutral coloured backdrop; Tonga. Oc,G.N.1821, British Museum.jpg

glass negative / photographic print

Object typeglass negativephotographic print (black and white)

Museum numberOc,G.N.1821 DescriptionGlass negative (black and white); portrait of a woman in front of a neutral coloured backdrop; she wears flowers in her hair; a choker, a necklace made out of fruits from the pandanus tree and an off-the-shoulder cloth and lace top; Tonga. Photographic process Ethnic nameRepresentation of Tongan Date1889-1890 Production placePhotographed in: Tonga(Oceania,Polynesia,Tonga) Materialsglass term details Techniquephotographic process DimensionsHeight: 10.8 centimetresWidth: 8.2 centimetres Inscriptions Inscription Type

inscription Inscription Position

front of envelope Inscription Content

LISTER 7/24 Anne, Finan, Tongan Inscription Comment

handwritten in pencil Inscription Type

inscription Inscription Position

front of glass Inscription Content

7-24 Inscription Comment

handwritten in pencil on white label Curator's commentsRelated images: Oc,B42 through Oc,B55 all contain Joseph Jackson Lister donation images.Exact image: Oc,B53.15. Related image: this image can also be found in Oc,B136.206Name/Inscription: It unclear whether the names in the inscription are a first and second name for the woman in this image. Less LocationNot on display Condition Digital copy: saturation and levels adjusted Subjectscostume/clothing term details Associated namesNamed in inscription & portrayed: Naisa biographyAssociated with: Joseph Jackson Lister biography Associated placesAssociated with: Tonga(Oceania,Polynesia,Tonga) Acquisition nameDonated by: Mrs J J Lister (?) biography Acquisition date1928 DepartmentAfrica, Oceania & the Americas Registration numberOc,G.N.1821