This image previously appeared in Terry Bennett's "History of Photography in China: Western Photographers 1861–1879", published by Bernard Quaritch in 2010, with the caption:
Fig. 1.7. William P. Floyd. ‘Victoria Photographic Gallery,’ c.1867. Floyd’s studio at 62 Queen’s Road Central, Hong Kong. Royal Asiatic Society, London.
See http://gwulo.com/node/35363 for more information.
It is reproduced here with the permission of the author and publisher.
Date picture taken
1867
Shows place(s)
Comments
60, Queen's Road Central
On the very left side, a bit of 60, Queen's Road Central is visible. The studio of Nam Ting is in this building (see advert plate), also the shop of Wah Loong (written on the wall).
Given Wah Loong was at 56…
Given Wah Loong was at 56 Queen’s Road in 1868, the photo will have to be after that date. If paired with the other photo of Wah Loong, more likely this photo was taken in about 1869 or later.
Terry Bennett notes that…
Terry Bennett notes that Floyd opened his studio at 62 Queen's Road Central in late March / early April 1867, and moved out in mid-1869 to a new gallery on the corner of Wyndham and Wellington Streets (see https://gwulo.com/node/35363). So this photo was taken some time before mid-1869.