[Studio Portrait: Person with Brooms, Syria] 1860s - 1870s

“[Studio Portrait: Person with Brooms, Syria]” is a photograph taken by the Abdullah Frères in the 1860s or 1870s. This photograph depicts a man in traditional Syrian dress holding several brooms. The Abdullah Frères were a group of photographers who worked in the Middle East in the 19th century. They were known for their photographic documentation of people and places in the region. This photograph is a unique document of Syrian life in the 19th century. It is also a fine example of early photography in the Middle East. The photograph can be found at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.