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Photograph

ca. 1850-1870 (photographed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Carte-de-visite three-quarter portrait of a man facing sideways, wearing traditional clothing.

Object details

Category
Object type
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.
Dimensions
  • Height: 100mm
  • Width: 64mm
Marks and inscriptions
Inscribed with "HELIOS Photographie ALEXANDRIE ET CAIRE (EGYPTE)" on the back of the carte-de-visite.
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
E.1176-1995

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Record createdMarch 24, 2009
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