N° 1597 Pont de Kasr-el-Nil, Caire
Cartographer / Artist: Adelphoi Zangaki (Zangaki Brothers)
Date Created: c. 1880
Medium: Albumen print mounted on cardstock
Physical Dimensions: 10.2 × 9.8 in (25.9 × 24.9 cm)
Geographic Scope: Cairo, Egypt
Archive Catalog ID: 3924
Provenance: The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive
Collection: Misc Albumen Prints Middle East
This 19th-century albumen print captures feluccas with traditional lateen sails passing through the open swing section of the historic Kasr el-Nil Bridge over the Nile River in Cairo.
Condition: Excellent clarity and warm contrast in the photograph.. Light edge toning and handling wear on original cardstock mount.. Handwritten pencil annotations on right margin and lower right mount corner.. Verso details. Light uniform age. toning across paper surface. Minor edge wear and faint creasing along right margin. Pencil notation in lower right corner



