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[Aswan Dam from West Bank], 1902

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y304A/10

Scope and Contents

826 x 222 mm (panoramic view composed of three joined prints). A view from above the Navigation Canal looking along the north face of the dam.

Dates

  • Creation: 1902

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

From the Fonds:

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Biographical / Historical

A Marques, a commercial photographer, based in Aswan and active in North Africa during the early 1900s. No further details available.

Language of Materials

English

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Good condition, apart from a few bends.

Existence and Location of Copies

The typescript catalogue states that another copy can be found at Y304A/37. However, this is not the case.

Related Materials

Other photographs showing the construction of the dam are at Y3041/B.

General

PJ.

Date information

FromDayMonth: circa Aug.. ToDayMonth: circa Aug..

Originator(s)

Marques, A, fl 1900-1910, photographer

Finding aid date

2002-07-23 10:21:13+00:00

Includes index.

Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

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