Portrait of Princess Fawzia of Egypt
Photography
Inventory number
2021.2.8.7.PH.OT.1939.EG
Author:
Hamilton Wright Organization (American, 1908 - ca 1970)
Description
Photograph showing a woman, known as Fawzia Fuad of Egypt, also known as Muluk Fawzia of Iran and Fawzia Chirine, an Egyptian princess who became Queen of Iran as the first wife of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, Shah of Iran. The portrait was made to announce the wedding, and the princess is wearing an imposing set of Art Deco style jewellery.
Material
Analog photography
Origin
March 14 1939
Cairo, Egypt
Dimensions
Length : 18 cm
Height : 23 cm