First World War Postcard of "Jardin et Colonne de Khartoum" Alexandria, Egypt

1900 - 1919
Overview

A sepia-coloured artistic postcard showing a formal garden with trees and palms and a tall thin column and plinth in the centre. There is an area of grass in the foreground before the trees and then a wooden fence to either side of the column area. Directly in front of the column the fence is replaced by bollards and chain. There is then a small circular open area with a horse and cart inside the wooden fence and finally a further metal fence surrounding the column. There are two men with the horse and cart while other people sit on seats outside of the wooden fence. In the background are formal buildings three stories high. The image takes up approximately two thirds of the postcard front with a large border at the bottom. The postcard is in very good condition with no damage. The left side edge has perforations that suggest it was separated from another card. The front is printed with a description of the image, and the reverse has proforma printing.

Historical information

Alexandrie is the French spelling of Alexandria. Alexandria played an important role as one of the Allies’ support bases for the Dardanelles attack, both before the landings in Turkey on 25 April 1915 and as a medical centre during the long months of fighting, with the wounded and sick being transported by hospital ships.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-12-2022.1.138
Item type
Postcards
Material
Card
Width
135 mm
Height or length
87 mm
Inscriptions and markings

In machine printing, on the front “Alexandrie – Jardin et Colonne de Khartoum”. On the reverse “Carte Postale / Union Postale Universelle / SERIE 210 / THE CAIRO POSTCARD TRUST – CAIRO 54523.”

Contextual information

The Cairo Postcard Trust (founded in the early 20th century) is one of the most famous and trusted publishers of vintage Egyptian postcards. These highly collectible, antique photographs and artistic illustrations document the golden age of travel in Cairo, capturing historical landmarks, bustling streets, and the pyramids.

Place made
Egypt
Primary significance criteria
Historic significance
Comparative significance criteria
Interpretive capacity
Well provenanced
Google Maps search term / URL
https://maps.app.goo.gl/gWHZtRH1mm24SAjK8
Last modified
Wednesday, 5 August, 2026
Completeness
100
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Postcard Front
Jardin et Colonne de Khartoum
Rear View of Postcard
Reverse of Postcard

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