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South edge of the Island of Philae, 1857

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30214B/25

Scope and Contents

235 x 156 mm. A view looking across the Nile towards the riverwall and temples of Philae. Visible behind the wall are part of Pharaoh's Bed and the pylon gateways of the Great Temple.

Dates

  • Creation: 1857

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

From the Fonds:

Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).

Language of Materials

English

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Good condition, apart from water staining along one edge.

Related Materials

Further views of Pharaoh's Bed can be seen at Y30214A/19 and Y30214B/7.

General

WS

Originator(s)

Frith, Francis, 1822-1898, photographer

Finding aid date

2004-07-06 09:31:59+00:00

Includes index.

Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

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