Antique Black & White Hong Kong Victoria Harbour & Kowloon Peninsula Photograph 14"

Description

Hong Kong Harbor photo by unknown, circa 1875.

This historical black-and-white photograph shows a panoramic bird's-eye view of Victoria Harbour in Hong Kong, taken from Victoria Peak. The image captures the landscape and maritime activity of the late 19th to early 20th centuries, with visual details matching records from roughly the 1880s to 1910s.

The water is bustling with diverse vessels, including traditional Chinese junk boats, merchant steamships, and foreign sailing ships at anchor. Below the mountain slopes, the capital city of Victoria features early colonial architecture and multistoried buildings lining the waterfront. Across the narrow stretch of water lies the Kowloon peninsula, with mountains extending into the background. In the foreground, large colonial villas and mansions are visible on the lush hillsides of The Peak, which was the most prestigious residential area during the British colonial period.

Condition

Heavy wear / flaking to frame.

Dimensions

13.5" x 0.5" x 11.25" (W x D x H)