Photograph
ca. 1850-1870 (photographed)
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Carte-de-visite three-quarter portrait of a man facing sideways, wearing traditional clothing.
Object details
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Materials and techniques | Carte-de-viste photograph. |
Brief description | Carte-de-visite photograph by 'Helios Photography' depicting a three-quarter portrait of a man. Taken ca. 1850-70 in Alexandria or Cairo, Egypt. |
Physical description | Carte-de-visite three-quarter portrait of a man facing sideways, wearing traditional clothing. |
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Marks and inscriptions | Inscribed with "HELIOS Photographie ALEXANDRIE ET CAIRE (EGYPTE)" on the back of the carte-de-visite. |
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Accession number | E.1176-1995 |
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Record created | March 24, 2009 |
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