Missionary Church at Takaroa, after 1872

cabinet photograph

PHOTOGRAPHS
French Polynesia, Tuamotu Islands
after 1872
paper
overall: 4-1/4 x 6-1/2 in.

Cabinet photograph, albumen print; Missionary Church at Takaroa, after 1872; collected by Captain Richard C. Mears (1829-1899) during his travels; unsure of exact date of photograph, mission church, dating from 1872 (on plaque above door), located on the island of Takaroa (one of the King George Islands in French Polynesia, also known as the Tuamotu Islands?), people from the area (church members?) standing around building wearing typically western clothing, guard or military personnel standing at the front of the crowd; handwritten on front "Church at Tekahora"; handwritten on back "Church Pomutuis".

2005.34.57