Orientalism--Women, Orientalism--Women--Portraits, Clothing and dress, Clothing and dress--Ottoman Empire, 1288-1918
The photograph portrays a woman in typical Orientalist dress and pose, sitting on a sofa and smoking hookah. The Turkish woman portrayed in old... Show moreThe photograph portrays a woman in typical Orientalist dress and pose, sitting on a sofa and smoking hookah. The Turkish woman portrayed in old Ottoman costume was a popular photographic genre at the end of the Nineteenth century. Title from item, date devised by Library staff. The photograph is titled, numbered (115) and signed on the negative. Number in ink on the mount. Main Heritage Compact General HC.HP.2016.0053-0127 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i23693563 BIB-ID: 2523806 Show less
It collects views of sites in Palestine and Syria, including expeditions westerners made with Bedouins. With picturesque views of pre-historic... Show moreIt collects views of sites in Palestine and Syria, including expeditions westerners made with Bedouins. With picturesque views of pre-historic sites, various mosques and churches, and scenes of local inhabitants. Title from item, date devised by Library staff. Most of the photographs are signed, numbered and captioned and signed the negative. The green leather portfolio is gilt-lettered and closed with ties; it contains loose albumen prints mounted on cardboard with notations in pencil in German on mounts recto. Prints size 21.6 x 27.9 cm. Main Heritage Compact General HC.HP.2016.0087 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i23344064 BIB-ID: 2498267 Show less
