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

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Misc Albumen Prints Middle Eastc. 1880

N° 1597 Pont de Kasr-el-Nil, Caire

By Adelphoi Zangaki (Zangaki Brothers)

Archival Overview & Authenticated Facts

Authentic period c. 1880 Albumen print mounted on cardstock by Adelphoi Zangaki (Zangaki Brothers) documenting Cairo, Egypt. Measures 10.2 × 9.8 in (25.9 × 24.9 cm). Verified original holding from the Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive.

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Physical Specifications & Details

Medium & Technique
Albumen print mounted on cardstock
Sheet / Plate Size
10.2 × 9.8 in (25.9 × 24.9 cm)
Date / Era
c. 1880
Geographic Scope
Cairo, Egypt
Archive Catalog ID
3924
Provenance
The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive
Preservation & Condition Report
  • 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

Historical Context & Archival Analysis

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.

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