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The Bosphorous by Abdullah Frères, 1860-1870

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MS. 23051 photogr. 28

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

Repository Details

Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository

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