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Princeton University Library Collection of Rubellin et Fils Photographs

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Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [Contact Us]

This is a finding aid. It is a description of archival material held at the Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division. Unless otherwise noted, the materials described below are physically available in their reading room, and not digitally available through the web.

Overview and metadata sections

Call Number:
C1146
Repository:
Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division
Extent:
  • 1 box
  • 1.4 linear feet
Language:
French
Preferred Citation:
Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Rubellin et Fils Photographs Collection, Box and Folder Number; Special Collections, Princeton University Library.
Date:
circa 1880 (inclusive)
Creator:
Rubellin et fils.
Form:
Photographs -- 19th century., Photographs -- Greece -- 19th century., and Albumen prints -- 19th century.
Abstract:
Consists of an open collection of photographs of Ottoman scenes by Rubellin et fils, a French photography studio based in Izmir, Turkey..

Rubellin et fils.

Rubellin et fils, father and son photographers of French origin, operated a studio in Smyrna (Izmir), Turkey.

The collection is an open collection of photographs of Ottoman scenes by Rubellin et fils. Included are 4 photographs of scenes in the Izmir/Smyrna area of Turkey.

Purchase from Foto-Antiquariat Fahl in 2007: Acquired with matching funds provided by the Program in Hellenic Studies with the support of the Stanley J. Seeger Hellenic Fund (2007-108). Also, Gift of the Program (AM 2019-127).

Folder inventory added by Nicholas Williams '2015 in 2012.

No appraisal information is available.

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Place

Publisher
Manuscripts Division
Finding Aid Date
2008
Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research.

Use Restrictions

Single photocopies may be made for research purposes. No further photoduplication of copies of material in the collection can be made when Princeton University Library does not own the original. Inquiries regarding publishing material from the collection should be directed to RBSC Public Services staff through the Ask Us! form. The library has no information on the status of literary rights in the collection and researchers are responsible for determining any questions of copyright.

Collection Inventory

Photographs of an Aqueduct and a Town on the Water, circa 1880. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Karamitsos, A.. Rhodes, Greece, circa 1870. 1 folder.
Scope and Contents

Consists of (4) photographs (albumen prints, 26 21 cm.) issued by Rubellin with photographer's stamp "Rubellin - Smyrne - Photographie Parisienne" on the reverse. Images depict parts of the fortification of the city; two round towers of the fortress with a muleteers gathering on the left lower corner; the Gate d'Amboise; and the Avenue of the Knights. There is an image titled "Ancienne salle d'armes des chevaliers," which according to the dealer's note the original photo was probably taken by Alexander Svoboda ca 1865 and then issued by Rubellin in Smyrna. All photographs bear handwritten titles in French on the reverse.

Physical Description

1 folder

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