Alguan Pigeon Houses
Engraving and Etching
ca. 1760-1810 (made)
ca. 1760-1810 (made)
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Engraving and etching, two scenes on one sheet, depicting dovecotes in Egypt and the Monastery of al-Baramus at Wadi al-Natrun. Lettered with titles and 'T Milton Sculp.'.
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| Materials and techniques | Engraving and etching |
| Brief description | Two engravings depicting scenes in Egypt, by Thomas Milton, entitled 'Alguan Pigeon Houses' and 'Residence of the Coptic Cenobites called Zaidi El Baramous'. British School, ca. late 18th century. |
| Physical description | Engraving and etching, two scenes on one sheet, depicting dovecotes in Egypt and the Monastery of al-Baramus at Wadi al-Natrun. Lettered with titles and 'T Milton Sculp.'. |
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| Credit line | Purchased with the assistance of the National Heritage Memorial Fund, Art Fund, Shell International and the Friends of the V&A |
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| Accession number | SP.412 |
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| Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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