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1. 1781.b.39, 5

Reference (shelfmark):
1781.b.39, 5
Title:
Cairo, Sinai, Jerusalem and the Pyramids of Egypt: a series of sixty photographic views by Francis Frith. With descriptions by Mrs. Poole and Reginald Stuart Poole. Photographer(s): Frith, Francis
Scope & Content:
Imprint: London: James S. Virtue, City Road and Ivy Lane. New York: Virtue & Co., 26, John Street [1860-61].
Collection Area:
Printed Collections
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1857-1858
Extent:
3 items

2. 1781.b.39, 5(13)

Reference (shelfmark):
1781.b.39, 5(13)
Title:
The Convent of Sinai and Plain of Er-Raha. Photographer: Frith, Francis
Scope & Content:
Inscription: Inscribed in the negative, 'Frith 182.' Genre: Landscape Photography View looking along the valley towards the walls of St Catherine's Monastery: 'In the view we look down the valley in which the convent stands towards the Plain of Er-Ráhà. The scene is strangely desolate. In the ...
Collection Area:
Printed Collections
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1857
Extent:
1 item

3. 1781.b.39, 5(14)

Reference (shelfmark):
1781.b.39, 5(14)
Title:
The Second Pyramid, from the south-east [Giza]. Photographer: Frith, Francis
Scope & Content:
Inscription: Inscribed in the negative, 'Frith 153.' Genre: Architectural Photography View looking towards the Pyramid of Khafra (Chephren), with the remains of the mortuary temple in front: 'The view excellently illustrates our endeavour to describe the tract of the Pyramids. It is taken from...
Collection Area:
Printed Collections
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1857
Extent:
1 item

4. 1781.b.39, 5(15)

Reference (shelfmark):
1781.b.39, 5(15)
Title:
The Mosque of El-Hakim [Cairo]. Photographer: Frith, Francis
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography View looking towards the minaret of the Mosque of Al-Hakim, with ruined, earthquake-damaged arches in the foreground: 'A scene of deplorable desolation presents itself to the visitor on his entering this Mosque, which is no longer used as a place of worship. On ...
Collection Area:
Printed Collections
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1857
Extent:
1 item