Abstract: Genre/Subject Matter:This street view depicts the arrival at Mecca of the Egyptian ‘mahmal’ – an embroidered silk-covered structure mounted on a camel – followed by a caravan of pilgrims. Originally designed to contain the Egyptian-made kiswa, the cloth that covers the Caaba, this mahmal would likely have been empty.Othman Pascha is depicted at the centre foreground of the image, wearing ceremonial robes, featuring a mirrored paisley (boteh) pattern as well as a sash and carrying a sword.Inscriptions:Printed above image, in ink:VPrinted beneath image, in ink:‘Othman Pascha mit dem egyptischen Maẖmal.’Physical description: Dimensions:187 x 230 mmFormat:1 print of a drawingCondition:The print is in good condition.Foliation:‘V’