[Algeria] Biskra, eight albumen prints
Late 19th cent. All approx. 18.5 x 12 cm, almost all titled in French in the negative, some by the Neurdein Frères ('ND Phot.' in the negative). (1) 'Rue des Ouied-Naïls'. Depicts a woman in traditional dress. -and another photo depicting a girl in traditional dress. (2) 'Vieux Biskra - Mosquée de Sidi-Barka'. Street view. (3) 'Une Rue du Vieux Biskra'. Street view. -and 2 other, different photos, entitled the same. (4) 'Biskra - Le Marché'. Street view. (5) 'Route de Tanggourt' (?). Added: 5 other (ethnographic) albumen prints of native Algerians. All but one approx. 18.5 x 12 cm, almost all titled in French in the negative. (6) 'Arabes faisant leurs ablutions'. (7) 'Lavandière de l'Oued-Kantara'. (8) 'Types Algériens. Femme arabe moulant le blé'. Woman in traditional dress grinding wheat. (9) 'Sahara Algérien - Mehari monté par un Chameau'. -and a cabinet card style photo of an Algerian person w. the address of C. Portier in Algiers verso.
Some minor defects, generally in good condition. (total 13)