Antique Imperial Russian Cabinet Photo Bridge Across River Volga by Kaganin 1896

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The word ephemera is derived from the sixteenth century Greek word ephmera meaning a printed or hand written paper not meant to be retained for a long period of time. Fine antique Cabinet photo by Kaganin showing the first bridge across the River Volga.

It was bought in the town of Simbirsk by a traveller and dated 17/24 June 1896. Simbirsk was the town Lenin was born in and in 1924 was renamed Ulyanovsk after him. Size: 16.5 x 10.5 cm approx. Photos form part of the description.

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