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[Island of Philae]

1853–54
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: [Island of Philae]
  • Artist: John Beasley Greene (American, born France, Le Havre 1832–1856 Cairo, Egypt)
  • Date: 1853–54
  • Medium: Salted paper print from paper negative
  • Dimensions: 9 x 11 3/4
  • Classification: Photographs
  • Credit Line: Gilman Collection, Museum Purchase, 2005
  • Object Number: 2005.100.760
  • Curatorial Department: Photographs
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