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The chadouf, Egypt

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

A mounted albumen print showing a view of Cairo, Egypt


Object details

Object type
TitleThe chadouf, Egypt (generic title)
Materials and techniques
albumen print
Brief description
Photograph by Pascal Sebah, captioned 'Chadouf', a irrigation tool or a swape with men washing in a canal. Egypt, albumen print, ca. 1880
Physical description
A mounted albumen print showing a view of Cairo, Egypt
Marks and inscriptions
Translation
الشادوف
Object history
This photograph is from a set (PH.1673 to 1688-1889) purchased in 1889 as 'Views and Costumes of Egypt' from R. Jackson.
Place depicted
Associations
Other number
175 - Pascal Sebah Cairo Inventory Number
Collection
Accession number
PH.1687-1889

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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