Research Catalog

Suez canal and Malta

Title
Suez canal and Malta [graphic].
Publication
187-?-188-?

Details

Additional Authors
  • Agius, H.
  • Zangaki.
Description
1 album (65 photographic prints) : albumen, b&w; 22 x 28 cm or smaller in album approx. 36 x 46 cm.
Summary
Views in the Suez Canal: ships and sailboats in the canal and a view of the viceroy's house; caravan of camels crossing pontoon bridge; general view of Port Said showing ships for the embarkation of the British troops; veiled woman ; people along river, pyramids beyond. Views in Malta: ships in Malta: H.M.S. Alexandra; H.M.S. Agincourt; Valletta: general view; harbor views including saluting battery, customs house, Isola Point, terraced buildings along the harbor, the harbor entrance, Strada Forni, Strada Reale, steps leading up the Strada Sta. Lucia, the Public Library, Armory and tapestry at the Governor's Palace, the Auberge de Castille; St. John's Church including exterior, high altar, tombs of various Grand Masters of the Knights of Malta; Cottonera: general view from the fort, cannon in foreground, Ft. St. Angelo from another fort, cannons in foreground; gates of Citta 'Vecchia; Musta Church; views of Maltese people: monks, including a Capuchin, soldier and woman, peddlers; priest, chorister, lady, water carrier, egg seller, fisherman, a milk seller and his goat, cheeseman, cotton spinners and others.
Subject
  • Agincourt (Battleship : 1865-1909)
  • Alexandra (Ship)
  • Knights of Malta
  • St. John's Co-Cathedral (Valletta, Malta)
  • Armor
  • Caravans > Egypt
  • Canals > Egypt
  • Cathedrals > Malta > Valletta
  • Churches > Malta
  • Customs houses > Malta
  • Forts & fortifications > Malta
  • Gates > Malta
  • Harbors > Malta
  • Libraries > Malta > Valletta
  • Occupations > Malta
  • Official residences > Egypt
  • Official residences > Malta
  • Pontoon bridges > Egupt
  • Priests > Malta
  • Sailboats
  • Ships
  • Streets > Malta > Valletta
  • Tombs & sepuchral monuments > Malta > Valletta
  • Women > Clothing and dress > Malta
  • Women > Clothing & dress > Egypt
  • Pyramids of Giza (Egypt)
  • Malta
  • Port Said (Egypt)
  • Suez Canal (Egypt)
  • Valletta (Malta)
Genre/Form
  • Albums.
  • Portraits.
  • Albumen prints.
  • Photographic prints.
Note
  • Cover title.
  • Photographers' names, numbers, and coptions (some in French) in negative. Views of the Canal by Langaki; views of Malta by H. Agius.
  • Leaves are numbered in pencil, 1c-44c
  • Images by Zangaki are numbered 3, 4, 10, 14, 32, 48, 161.
Access (note)
  • Restricted access;
Provenance (note)
  • Children's Room transfer, 1982.
Call Number
MFY+ 93-6329
OCLC
NYPG93-F288
Title
Suez canal and Malta [graphic].
Imprint
187-?-188-?
Restricted Access
Restricted access; Photography Collection; Permit must be requested at division indicated.
Provenance
Children's Room transfer, 1982.
Added Author
Agius, H. Photographer
Zangaki. Photographer
Research Call Number
MFY+ 93-6329
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