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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.
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.

Creator Pacific & Atlantic (German)
Date1930s
Mediumgelatin silver print
DimensionsOverall: 24.3 x 19.5 cm (9 9/16 x 7 11/16 in.)
Credit LineAnonymous Gift, 2002
Category
  • Photographs
Object number2002/1511
LocationNot currently on display

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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 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 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 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.
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 The bar in Vatican City. Rarely are strong alcholic beverages, the main beverage is usually an espresso. The shiny, white metal of the famous Italian coffee machine gives the bar character. Sometimes a vermouth or Marsala wine is ordered.
The bar in Vatican City. Rarely are strong alcholic beverages, the main beverage is usually an espresso. The shiny, white metal of the famous Italian coffee machine gives the bar character. Sometimes a vermouth or Marsala wine is ordered.
Pacific & Atlantic
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for [ THE UNITED STATES: ITS LAND AND ITS PEOPLE - MASSACHUSETTS
[ THE UNITED STATES: ITS LAND AND ITS PEOPLE - MASSACHUSETTS
Informations & Documents
mid 20th century
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 Preview of New York's mammoth World's Fair at Flushing, Long Island, N.Y. where 33 states of the Union and 58 foreign countries will exhibit their wares. Partial view of the modernistic Aviation Building which is built to suggest a plane with its nose in
Preview of New York's mammoth World's Fair at Flushing, Long Island, N.Y. where 33 states of the Union and 58 foreign countries will exhibit their wares. Partial view of the modernistic Aviation Building which is built to suggest a plane with its nose in
Alfred Eisenstaedt
1939
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 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 Saint Damasus Court from which one has access to the Papal Palace. Cardinals and dignitaries of the Vatican prefer this entrance.
Saint Damasus Court from which one has access to the Papal Palace. Cardinals and dignitaries of the Vatican prefer this entrance.
Pacific & Atlantic
1930s
Photograph
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