In traditional dress
SEBAH, Pascal
Portrait of a Georgian Man
Publication: Constantinople, [c.1880].
£125
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A fine portrait of a man from Georgia, in the Caucasus, here with Sebah’s elaborate details at the back of the card.
Item number
1744
Physical Description
Carte-de-Visite, albumen print, good tonal range and in good condition, photographer’s studio stamp on verso. Dimensions: 90 by 55mm. (3.5 by 2 inches).
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