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The façade of the house of Bayt al-Razzaz on Bab al-Wazir street, Cairo

Photograph
late 19th century (photographed), 1887-1908 (photographed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

A mounted platinotype showing a topographical view of Cairo, Egypt

Object details

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Object type
TitleThe façade of the house of Bayt al-Razzaz on Bab al-Wazir street, Cairo (popular title)
Materials and techniques
Platinotype
Brief description
Photograph by G. Lekegian & Co., captioned 'Rue Bab-el-Vazir', showing the façade of the house of Bayt al-Razzaz (left), built in the 15th century, Cairo, Egypt, platinotype, 1887-1908
Physical description
A mounted platinotype showing a topographical view of Cairo, Egypt
Dimensions
  • Height: 26.7cm
  • Width: 33.1cm
Measurement includes card mount
Marks and inscriptions
Translation
بيت الرزاز
Credit line
Purchased from Mr. Somers Clarke, 11 June 1896
Object history
This was originally part of a group of 35 photographs catalogued as 'Saracenic art', and bought from the architect Mr. Somers Clarke for £4 in 1896.
Subject depicted
Places depicted
Associations
Associated object
Bibliographic reference
Survey of Egypt, Index to Map of Cairo showing Mohammedan monuments (Cairo, 1951) no.235
Other numbers
  • 52 - G. Lekegian & Co. inventory number
  • 235 - Index of Islamic Monuments in Cairo
Collection
Accession number
PH.1406-1896

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Record createdAugust 21, 2014
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