The Bosphorous by Abdullah Frères, 1860-1870
File
MS. 23051 photogr. 28
Held in our offsite storage facility
Photographically-illustrated book containing albumen prints of the Bosphorus Strait by Abdullah Frères, or the Abdullah Brothers.
Dates
- Creation: 1860-1870
Extent
1 item
Language of Materials
- English
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.
Custodial History
Purchased at Sotheby's UK, 25/06/1982, lot 91.
Physical Facet
Albumen paper prints
Creator
Repository Details
Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository
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Weston Library
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Oxford OX1 3BG United Kingdom
specialcollections.enquiries@bodleian.ox.ac.uk