Photographs of Malta, circa 1912

A collection of loose photographs measuring approximately 285 x 240 mm. The majority of the images are of Valletta. All the prints are captioned.

S.L. Cassar established a photographic business in Malta circa 1890. In 1915 Cassar was the only photographer in Malta undertaking cinematographic work. At this time his studio was at 31 Strada San Giovani, Valletta.

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Presented by L.G. Forné on 29 January 1912.

Includes index.

A catalogue of the collection can be found on ArchiveSearch.

This collection is available on microfiche: Middle East, fiche number 4.

Generally good condition.

For further information on S.L. Cassar see: Macmillan, Allister (ed) (1915), Malta and Gibraltar, illustrated : historical and descriptive, commercial and industrial facts, figures, and resources, London : Collingridge.

This collection level description was entered by KS using information from the original typescript catalogue.

Cassar, S L, fl 1890-1915, photographer