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1. 1781.b.39, 17

Reference (shelfmark):
1781.b.39, 17
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, 17(49)

Reference (shelfmark):
1781.b.39, 17(49)
Title:
Study of prickly pear orchard and camels, Cairo. Photographer: Frith, Francis
Scope & Content:
Inscription: Inscribed in the negative, 'Frith 150.' Genre: Landscape Photography Study of a group of baggage camels, posed in front of a large patch of prickly pear cactus. Of the camels, the writer remarks: 'That in the centre of the picture is one of the most satisfactory represenatations o...
Collection Area:
Printed Collections
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1857
Extent:
1 item

3. 1781.b.39, 17(50)

Reference (shelfmark):
1781.b.39, 17(50)
Title:
The Valley of Jehoshaphat, Jerusalem. Photographer: Frith, Francis
Scope & Content:
Inscription: Inscribed in the negative, 'Frith 198.' Genre: Landscape Photography View looking along the pathway leading down to the group of rock-cut tombs opposite the eastern wall of the city. On the left is the Tomb of Absalom (in fact a cenotaph), in the centre, with columned entrance, th...
Collection Area:
Printed Collections
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1857
Extent:
1 item

4. 1781.b.39, 17(51)

Reference (shelfmark):
1781.b.39, 17(51)
Title:
Tomb under the Gebel el-Mukattam, Cairo. Photographer: Frith, Francis
Scope & Content:
Inscription: Inscribed in the negative, 'Frith E. No. 75.' Genre: Architectural Photography View of the ruins of an early domed tomb (see also print 57 for a second view of this structure): 'The tomb in the view now to be described, which is situate far away in the great Southern Cemetery, and...
Collection Area:
Printed Collections
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1857
Extent:
1 item