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The Saint Mary of Resurrection Abbey, Abu Ghaush

Photograph
late 19th century to early 20th century (photographed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Topographic photograph of the Middle East, mounted on card


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleThe Saint Mary of Resurrection Abbey, Abu Ghaush (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Black and white photograph
Brief description
Photograph by unknown photographer, captioned: 'Abu-Ghosh. Crusaders' Church. Interior', or the Saint Mary of the Resurrection Abbey, built in the 12th century, Abu Ghaush, Palestine, gelatin silver print, early 20th century
Physical description
Topographic photograph of the Middle East, mounted on card
Dimensions
  • Height: 26.7cm
  • Width: 33.1cm
Measurement includes card mount
Marks and inscriptions
Translation
دير أبو غوش
Object history
One of a set of photographs given to the Museum by Frank Edward Spiers (brother of Richard Phene Spiers).
Places depicted
Associations
Collection
Accession number
3191-1920

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Record createdAugust 23, 2012
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