845 - Intérieur de la porte de Jaffa

Cartographer / Artist: Félix Bonfils (or Bonfils Studio)

Date Created: c. 1880

Medium: Photograph

Physical Dimensions: 15.9 × 15.3 in (40.4 × 38.9 cm)

Geographic Scope: Jerusalem, Jerusalem District, Israel

Archive Catalog ID: 5173-2

Provenance: The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive

Collection: Bonfils Albumen Prints

An evocative late 19th-century albumen photograph capturing a bustling street scene just inside Jerusalem's historic Jaffa Gate, featuring local inhabitants, pack animals, and the prominent shop of antique and souvenir dealer Boulos Meo.

Condition: Print is in very good condition with strong contrast and rich warm sepia tones.. Minor light toning/fading along the top edge of the image.. Mounted on heavy black cardboard matting which has a minor chip on the upper right corner.. Verso details. Overall age toning and minor surface scuffs. Significant corner chipping/loss on the upper right side. Visible adhesive or matting residue along the top and bottom edges. Pencil annotations "517" (upper. left) and "5173. 2" (upper. right)

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Bonfils Albumen Prints•c. 1880

845 - Intérieur de la porte de Jaffa

By Félix Bonfils (or Bonfils Studio)

Archival Overview & Authenticated Facts

Authentic period c. 1880 Photograph by Félix Bonfils (or Bonfils Studio) documenting Jerusalem, Jerusalem District, Israel. Measures 15.9 × 15.3 in (40.4 × 38.9 cm). Verified original holding from the Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive.

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Physical Specifications & Details

Medium & Technique
Photograph
Sheet / Plate Size
15.9 × 15.3 in (40.4 × 38.9 cm)
Date / Era
c. 1880
Geographic Scope
Jerusalem, Jerusalem District, Israel
Archive Catalog ID
5173-2
Provenance
The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive
Preservation & Condition Report
  • Print is in very good condition with strong contrast and rich warm sepia tones.
  • Minor light toning/fading along the top edge of the image.
  • Mounted on heavy black cardboard matting which has a minor chip on the upper right corner.
  • Verso details
  • Overall age toning and minor surface scuffs
  • Significant corner chipping/loss on the upper right side
  • Visible adhesive or matting residue along the top and bottom edges
  • Pencil annotations "517" (upper
  • left) and "5173
  • 2" (upper
  • right)

Historical Context & Archival Analysis

An evocative late 19th-century albumen photograph capturing a bustling street scene just inside Jerusalem's historic Jaffa Gate, featuring local inhabitants, pack animals, and the prominent shop of antique and souvenir dealer Boulos Meo.

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