Moucharabie - Caire

Cartographer / Artist: Attributed to Pascal Sébah or G. Lékégian

Date Created: c. 1880–1890

Medium: Photograph

Physical Dimensions: 8.1 × 9.8 in (20.6 × 24.9 cm)

Geographic Scope: Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt

Archive Catalog ID: 3922-22

Provenance: The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive

Collection: Misc Albumen Prints Middle East

An exceptional late 19th-century albumen photograph capturing the intricate, delicate wood latticework of a traditional Egyptian *mashrabiya* window on a historic street in Cairo.

Condition: Excellent contrast and rich sepia tones.. Minor shelf wear and light toning to the margins of the original card mount.. Penciled stock number "3922. 22" in the lower right corner of the mount.. The image surface is clean with no cracking, foxing, or silvering.. Verso details. Overall light even toning consistent with age. Minor surface dust and faint smudging. Edges are clean and intact with no major tears or chips

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Moucharabie - Caire

By Attributed to Pascal Sébah or G. Lékégian

Archival Overview & Authenticated Facts

Authentic period c. 1880–1890 Photograph by Attributed to Pascal Sébah or G. Lékégian documenting Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt. Measures 8.1 × 9.8 in (20.6 × 24.9 cm). Verified original holding from the Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive.

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Physical Specifications & Details

Medium & Technique
Photograph
Sheet / Plate Size
8.1 × 9.8 in (20.6 × 24.9 cm)
Date / Era
c. 1880–1890
Geographic Scope
Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Archive Catalog ID
3922-22
Provenance
The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive
Preservation & Condition Report
  • Excellent contrast and rich sepia tones.
  • Minor shelf wear and light toning to the margins of the original card mount.
  • Penciled stock number "3922
  • 22" in the lower right corner of the mount.
  • The image surface is clean with no cracking, foxing, or silvering.
  • Verso details
  • Overall light even toning consistent with age
  • Minor surface dust and faint smudging
  • Edges are clean and intact with no major tears or chips

Historical Context & Archival Analysis

An exceptional late 19th-century albumen photograph capturing the intricate, delicate wood latticework of a traditional Egyptian *mashrabiya* window on a historic street in Cairo.

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