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[Canary Islanders in National Costume], 1900

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y304A/320

Scope and Contents

173 x 220 mm. A view showing a man and a woman in national costume standing in the doorway of a house. Photographer unknown, but probably Jordaco du Lux Perestrello (sic).

Dates

  • Creation: 1900

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

From the Fonds:

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Biographical / Historical

Jordao da Luz Perestrello was a commercial photographer active in Las Palmas in the early 1900s, with studios in Las Palmas and Santa Cruz de Teneriffe. Possibly a relative of M.O. Perestrello.

Language of Materials

English

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Poor condition, overall yellowing.

General

SG.

Originator(s)

Perestrello, Jordao da Luz, fl 1900-1909, photographer (?)

Finding aid date

2004-01-21 16:18:02+00:00

Includes index.

Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

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