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Image Not Available for A Swiss guardsman shows the way to a guest of the Vatican. All accesses to the Vatican are guarded by the Swiss guards and everyone must show an identity card prior to entering the Vatican State.
A Swiss guardsman shows the way to a guest of the Vatican. All accesses to the Vatican are guarded by the Swiss guards and everyone must show an identity card prior to entering the Vatican State.
Image Not Available for A Swiss guardsman shows the way to a guest of the Vatican. All accesses to the Vatican are guarded by the Swiss guards and everyone must show an identity card prior to entering the Vatican State.

A Swiss guardsman shows the way to a guest of the Vatican. All accesses to the Vatican are guarded by the Swiss guards and everyone must show an identity card prior to entering the Vatican State.

Creator Pacific & Atlantic (German)
Date1930s
Mediumgelatin silver print
DimensionsOverall: 21.1 x 17.9 cm (8 5/16 x 7 1/16 in.)
Credit LineAnonymous Gift, 2002
Object number2002/1530
LocationNot currently on display

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Image Not Available for A Swiss guardsman on post at one of the entrances of the Vatican. Their service primarily consists in guarding all accesses to the Vatican.
A Swiss guardsman on post at one of the entrances of the Vatican. Their service primarily consists in guarding all accesses to the Vatican.
Pacific & Atlantic
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for The personal valet of the Pope reads the identity card of the photographer who has been given permission to take pictures within the Vatican, an approval that is given very seldom.
The personal valet of the Pope reads the identity card of the photographer who has been given permission to take pictures within the Vatican, an approval that is given very seldom.
Pacific & Atlantic
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for The Vatican state is one of the smalles but most powerful states in the world. As an independent state, the Vatican gives its own numbers to motor vehicles stationed within its borders. A motor vehicle with a Vatican State licence plate.
The Vatican state is one of the smalles but most powerful states in the world. As an independent state, the Vatican gives its own numbers to motor vehicles stationed within its borders. A motor vehicle with a Vatican State licence plate.
Pacific & Atlantic
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for The private railroad station of the Pope in the Vatican State. This station has rarely been used and nowadays is mostly used to transport freight. The whole railway system of the Vatican State amounts to no more than 200 metres where it connected to the I
The private railroad station of the Pope in the Vatican State. This station has rarely been used and nowadays is mostly used to transport freight. The whole railway system of the Vatican State amounts to no more than 200 metres where it connected to the I
Pacific & Atlantic
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Police control within the Vatican is very austere. The papal police hold a watchful eye on thousands of pilgrims who visit the Vatican yearly. Sometimes members of the ecclesiastical state are asked for identification.
Police control within the Vatican is very austere. The papal police hold a watchful eye on thousands of pilgrims who visit the Vatican yearly. Sometimes members of the ecclesiastical state are asked for identification.
Pacific & Atlantic
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for View through one of the archways in the Vatican. In the background, the new office building that was built under the government of Pope Pius XI and contains all the administrative offices of the Vatican including that of the governor.
View through one of the archways in the Vatican. In the background, the new office building that was built under the government of Pope Pius XI and contains all the administrative offices of the Vatican including that of the governor.
Pacific & Atlantic
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for The personal valet of the Pope has read the identify card of the photographer who has been given permission to do this shoot at the Vatican and calls over a military policeman to discuss this rare event with him.
The personal valet of the Pope has read the identify card of the photographer who has been given permission to do this shoot at the Vatican and calls over a military policeman to discuss this rare event with him.
Pacific & Atlantic
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for A Cardinal walks past a Vatican guard.
A Cardinal walks past a Vatican guard.
Pacific & Atlantic
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for The general department store on the main street. One can buy almost everything they need at this store. Food is cheaper here then in other parts of Italy because of duty regulations within the Vatican State
The general department store on the main street. One can buy almost everything they need at this store. Food is cheaper here then in other parts of Italy because of duty regulations within the Vatican State
Pacific & Atlantic
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for On the main street in the Vatican State.
On the main street in the Vatican State.
Pacific & Atlantic
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Inside the Vatican post-office. It is a completely modern building with an interior of glass and chrome.
Inside the Vatican post-office. It is a completely modern building with an interior of glass and chrome.
Pacific & Atlantic
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for A stain glass window which goes out from the Vatican onto St. Damasus Court.
A stain glass window which goes out from the Vatican onto St. Damasus Court.
Pacific & Atlantic
1930s
Photograph
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