2 black and white photographs mounted on thick black paper.
title taken from Hick's 'Index of negatives'
Writing on the back of paper behind each photograph
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structure that spans horizontally between supports, whose function is to carry vertical loads.
a structure carrying a pathway or roadway over a depression or obstacle (such as a river)
Billington, David P., Billington, Philip N., Shirley-Smith, Hubert. "bridge". Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 Aug. 2026, https://www.britannica.com/technology/bridge-engineering. Accessed 20 August 2026.
“Bridge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bridge. Accessed 20 Aug. 2026.
2 black and white photographs mounted on thick black paper.
title taken from Hick's 'Index of negatives'
Writing on the back of paper behind each photograph
Hicks, John Herbertblack and white photograph mounted on thick black paper.
Photograph of a cane bridge over water. Man stands at one end. Plants in the foreground
Writing on the back
[TRANSCRIPTION]
Hicks, John HerbertCane bridge at Kurigam
20/Apr/49
49.A.10.8
1 black and white photograph mounted on thick black paper.
Photograph of a bamboo bridge over water. Two vehicles on one end, people walking over bridge. Major George Sherriff (right) & Betty Sherriff (left) from behind can be seen just in front of the vehicles. Other people can be seen sitting in the vehicles.
Writing on the back.
[TRANSCRIPTION]
Hicks, John HerbertA third bridge
26/Mar/49
49.A.6.2