Damascus--(Dimeshk-esh Shâm) : The first mentioned city in the world; Abraham's servant being of this place Gen XV 2.--Here Naaman lived. Hither Elijah was sent after his flight 1 K. XIX, 15.--Near this city Paul was converted Acts IX--and hither he returnd. The plain of Damascus is still famed for its beauty as of yore 2K. V, 12.
- Description
- 1 photograph
- Albumen
- Creator
- Good, Frank Mason, 1839-1928
- Language
- English
- Collection
- Lenkin Family Collection of Photography (University of Pennsylvania)
- Extent
- 20.8 x 15.7 cm ( 8.25 x 6.25 in).
- Notes
- The city of Damascus is in the distance. Stone walls enclose an extensive area of trees.
- The title, description, and series number (607) are printed on the matte. The title and description appear handwritten in ink. See 2091GOO/AAF48 (Voyager # 306559).
- Condition: Good
- "Derniere etiquette[;]Frith's--Identique à 2091GOO/AAf48 sauf n° dans photo et sur carton [...][;] Identique à 1733GOO/AAC10 sauf taille."
- Provenance
- Bertrand and Paola Lazard Holy Land Collection ; Trotter ; London ; 1985 February
- Rights
- http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/
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