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Photograph

ca. 1850s-1880s (photographed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Carte-de-visite photograph portrait of a woman wearing traditional clothing while playing the lyre.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Carte-de-visite albumen photograph print.
Brief description
Carte-de-visite photograph by an anonymous photographer depicting a standing woman with a lyre. Taken ca. 1850-80 in Egypt or Morocco.
Physical description
Carte-de-visite photograph portrait of a woman wearing traditional clothing while playing the lyre.
Dimensions
  • Height: 100mm
  • Width: 64mm
Marks and inscriptions
Inscribed with "A. Chauffly" (inscription unclear) on the back of the photograph.
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
E.1043-1995

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Record createdMarch 24, 2009
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