Map of the fort and city of Colombo

Anoniem / Anonymous / Allan, A.

Photograph of a print showing a map of the fort and city of Colombo, dated 1796; this print is a 'negative' of the original.

Held by the Colombo Archives, inv. nr COL46.

Signed and dated bottom right: A. Allan [...] Master General Colombo February 18.th 1796.

The scale is indicated top centre.

A stamp at bottom centre is illegible.

Please contact Rijksdienst voor Cultureel Erfgoed for reuse and copyrights.

Is part of:

Colombo, kasteel

Creator

Anoniem / Anonymous (photographer)

Allan, A. (photograph after an illustration of)

Period

January 1981

Material

paper

Technique

black/white photograph

Kind

photo

Dimension

23,5 x 17,5 cm23,5 x 17,5 cm

Number

TG0617

Owner

Rijksdienst voor Cultureel Erfgoed

Inscription

To Colonel James Stuart / This sketch showing the different positions of the army under his command before Colombo is respectfully inscribed by his sincere and faithfull servant A. Allan [...] Master General Colombo February 18.th 1796