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Album of photographs of Cambodia by Félix Faraut, 1875-1881

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MS. 23051 photogr. 6

Twenty-five albumen prints, one signed in the negative. Architectural views, including several of the Royal Palace in Phnom Pehn, rural views with figures, a few street scenes depicting a festival and a harbour scene.

Dates

  • Creation: 1875-1881

Extent

1 item

Language of Materials

  • French

Conditions Governing Access

This item is part of a partially-catalogued collection and access currently requires mediation via the archives team. Please send a message to specialcollections.enquiries@bodleian.ox.ac.uk with your request 5 working days in advance of your proposed visit.

Shelfmark

MS. 23051 photogr. 6

Former reference:

Wilson Centre Accession Number: 03:7386; Wilson Centre Accession Number 2: TC 358

Biographical / Historical

Félix Gaspard Faraut was an engineer and photographer. He was accompanied by Louis Delaporte on an exploration of Angkor Wat between 1874 and 1882.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Purchased at Christie's UK, 21/05/2003, lot 105

Physical Facet

Albumen paper prints

Geographic

Repository Details

Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository

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