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The Approach to Philae — Francis Frith. The Approach to Philae, c. 1857. The Art Institute of Chicago. Public domain (CC0).

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AT-00006425

The Approach to Philae

by Francis Frith

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Artist: Francis Frith / English, 1822–1898
Date: c. 1857
Medium: Albumen print
Dimensions: 16.1 × 22.7 cm (image/paper); 31.5 × 43.5 (app. mount)
Type: Photograph
Classification: albumen silver print
Style: 19th century
Place: England
Department: Photography and Media
Credit line: Unknown
Accession no.: 1971.951

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