Chapel of Ramesses II, Gebel el-Silsila

Francis Frith British

1856–59

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Title: Chapel of Ramesses II, Gebel el-Silsila
Artist: Francis Frith (British, Chesterfield, Derbyshire 1822–1898 Cannes, France)
Date: 1856–59
Medium: Glass positive
Dimensions: Image: 8.4 x 17 cm (3 5/16 x 6 11/16 in.)
Classification: Transparencies
Credit Line: Gift of A. Hyatt Mayor, 1975
Object Number: 1975.546.1
Curatorial Department: Photographs

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