The photos of Herzekiah-Andrew Shanu
Theme:
colonial administration, portrait, travel, exploration and research
Photographer:
Herzekiah André Shanu (°1858 - †1905)
Place of production:
Democratic Republic of the Congo > Bas-Congo > Boma
Legend:
Members of the Katanga expedition on board the "Africa", Boma, 19 June 1891. Photograph offered to Deputy Governor General Wahis by Captain Bia.
Date of acquisition:
1970
Original legend:
À bord à "l'Afrique" Boma le 19 Juin 1891. L'expédition du Katanga. Souvenir à monsieur le major Wahis, vice-gouverneur général de l'Etat indépendant du Congo.
[signé] Le capitaine commandant de l'expédition.
Inventory number:
HP.1970.13.2-3