Mameluke House in Cairo, taken in 1800s, from Cornell University archives.

Interior of an Egyptian home, taken in 1800s, from the Cornell University archives

Interior of an Egyptian home, taken 1800s, from Cornell University archives

Interior of an Egyptian home, taken 1800s, from Cornell University archives.

I found these treasures the other day aren't they such lovely photographs. I am hoping to find more.

Its interesting to see a Victorian influence in the last two even though they are still strongly Middle Eastern.