Lantern slides created in Persia, present-day Iran, during the late 19th or early 20th century. These lantern slides were intended for use in architectural pedagogy. Image subjects include palaces, decorative arts, and a mosque. Some images include people and fashions of the time.
Architectural Lantern Slides of Persia (present-day Iran)
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- Architectural Lantern Slides
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- Creator(s):
- G. Massiot & cie
- Description:
After the Takht-e-Tavoos (the so-called Jeweled Peacock Throne) was moved to the Royal jewels collection at the Central Bank, this hall was designated to hold special receptions in the presence of the king, hence the name Talar Salam. The throne is actually the Naderi Throne, built for Fat'h Ali Shah (Qajar dynasty).
Agha Muhammad (reigned 1779-1797) selected the citadel for his palace and administrative centre, and Fath ‛Ali Shah (reigned 1797-1834) completed the Gulistan (‘Rose Gar…
- Date Created:
- 1910-01-01
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- Creator(s):
- G. Massiot & cie
- Description:
Agha Muhammad (reigned 1779-1797) selected the citadel for his palace and administrative centre, and Fath ‛Ali Shah (reigned 1797-1834) completed the Gulistan (‘Rose Garden’) Palace. The only buildings that remain from this sprawling complex with luxuriant gardens set with pools and pavilions are the Takht-i Marmar, a columnar audience hall, and the ‛Imarat-i Badgir on the north and south sides. Between 1925 and 1945 a large portion of the buildings of the palace were destroyed on the…
- Date Created:
- 1910-01-01
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- Creator(s):
- G. Massiot & cie
- Description:
The palace complex was within the walls of the historic Arq (citadel).
Agha Muhammad (reigned 1779-1797) selected the citadel for his palace and administrative centre, and Fath ‛Ali Shah (reigned 1797-1834) completed the Gulistan (‘Rose Garden’) Palace. The only buildings that remain from this sprawling complex with luxuriant gardens set with pools and pavilions are the Takht-i Marmar, a columnar audience hall, and the ‛Imarat-i Badgir on the north and south sides. Between 1925 and 1…
- Date Created:
- 1910-01-01
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- Creator(s):
- G. Massiot & cie
- Description:
This monumental mosque was begun in 1611 by ‛Abbas I and finished ca. 1630 by his successor, Safi (reigned 1629-1642). The entrance vestibule is aligned with the southern side of the maidan, but the rest of the building is rotated 45 degrees to align with the qibla and face Mecca. The building consists of a large central court with iwans on the four sides. Paired minarets flank the entrance portal and the sanctuary iwan.
- Date Created:
- 1910-01-01
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