The Bosphorous by Abdullah Frères, 1860-1870
Photographically-illustrated book containing albumen prints of the Bosporus Strait by by Abdullah Frères, or the Abdullah Brothers.
Dates
- Creation: 1860-1870
Extent
1 item
Language of Materials
- English
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. 28
Former reference:
Wilson Centre Accession Number: 84:0369; Wilson Centre Accession Number 2: TC 143
Biographical / Historical
The three Abdullah brothers opened a studio in Constantinople in 1858 and photographed scenic views and notable individuals, including the Sultans. The studio remained active until 1899.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Purchased at Sotheby's UK, 25/06/1982, lot 91
Physical Facet
Albumen paper prints
Creator
Repository Details
Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository
Weston Library
Broad Street
Oxford OX1 3BG United Kingdom
specialcollections.enquiries@bodleian.ox.ac.uk