Inauguration of the Suez Canal. Arrival of l’Aigle bringing the Empress Eugénie to the El Guisr passing station

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Inauguration of the Suez Canal. Arrival of <I>l’Aigle</I> bringing the Empress Eugénie to the El Guisr passing station

Engraving which appeared in Le Monde illustré, n°660.
The Suez canal inauguration ceremonies took place between 16 and 20 November 1869 and were presided over by the Empress Eugénie.

Date :
1869
Technique :
Engraving after a sketch by Lix
Place held :
Paris, Centre historique des Archives nationales
Photo credit :
Centre historique des Archives nationales
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