Demonstration of "Life in the Holy Land" by the Arbeely Family of Syria

Summary

Brothers Habeeb Arbeely, Nageeb Arbeely, and Hanna Arbeely demonstrate Islamic prayer positions (rakat).

Subject

• Arbeely, Najeeb -1904
• Arbeely, Hanna
• Arbeely, Habeeb
• United States National Museum

Notes

The Arbeely family are thought to be the first Syrian immigrant family in the United States. They travelled extensively across the U.S. reenacting scenes from their homeland while dressed in native costume.

Cite as

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Acc. 11-007, Box 011, Image No. MNH-2708

Repository Loc.

Smithsonian Institution Archives Capital Gallery, Suite 3000, MRC 507; 600 Maryland Avenue, SW; Washington, DC 20024-2520

Date

• 1880
• 1880s

Restrictions & Rights

• No access restrictions Many of SIA's holdings are located off-site, and advance notice is recommended to consult a collection. Please email the SIA Reference Team at osiaref@si.edu
• No Copyright - United States

Topic

• Emigration and immigration
• Performances
• Ethnic costume
• Immigrants

Place

• Arab countries
• United States
• Syria

Form/Genre

Glass negatives

Local number

SIA Acc. 11-007 [MNH-2708]

Physical description

8 x 10;

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