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Francis Bedford (1815-94)
Mosque of Sultan Tayloon [Mosque-Madrasa of Emir Sarghitmish, Cairo] 25 Mar 1862
Albumen print, mounted on card | 24.0 x 29.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2700907
![Mosque of Sultan Tayloon [Mosque-Madrasa of Emir Sarghitmish, Cairo]](https://col.rct.uk/sites/default/files/styles/rctr-scale-1300-500/public/collection-online/8/a/335750-1351701900.jpg?itok=41yl_FzN "Mosque of Sultan Tayloon [Mosque-Madrasa of Emir Sarghitmish, Cairo]")
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This mosque and madrasa complex was built in 1356 by one of the most powerful Emirs of the time. A madrasa is an educational institution. The term is usually applied to schools that teach the Islamic religion. The photograph is signed, captioned and dated in the negative, 'F Bedford Cairo'. The number in the Day & Son series is 4.
Provenance
Acquired by the Prince of Wales, later King Edward VII, 1862
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Medium and techniques
Albumen print, mounted on card
Measurements
24.0 x 29.5 cm (image)
46.9 x 58.4 cm (mount)
Category
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