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Photograph

c 1890 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Carte-de-visite photograph of a man dressed in traditional clothing seated on the ground next to a large bowl of food produce and a bowl with a knife.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Carte-de-visite portrait
Brief description
Carte-de-visite photograph by Luigi De Michele depicting a male market trader seated with food produce and a bowl with a knife. Taken in Cairo, Egypt in the late 19th century.
Physical description
Carte-de-visite photograph of a man dressed in traditional clothing seated on the ground next to a large bowl of food produce and a bowl with a knife.
Dimensions
  • Height: 105mm
  • Width: 65mm
Collection
Accession number
E.1132-1995

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Record createdMarch 24, 2009
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