First World War Postcard of 'The Statue of Mohammed Ali', Alexandria
1900 - 1919A sepia-coloured artistic postcard depicting a statue situated in a city square, of a man on horseback dressed in local robes and headwear. The statue sits on a high plinth surrounded by an ornate metal fence. Outside of this fence at each corner are ornate light poles each with five lamps. Three or four storey European style brick buildings can be seen in the background. The postcard is in very good condition with no damage. The top 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.
Mohammed Ali (1769 to 1849) is considered the founder of modern Egypt. A towering equestrian statue was installed in 1873 at the centre of the square. This was just twenty-four years after his death. It was the first statue unveiled in public anywhere in the Middle East. Despite all the political changes that have occurred in Alexandria and Egypt since that time, Muhammad Ali statue’s still rises above the square today.
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In machine printing, on the front “ Statue Mohamed Aly - Alexandrie”. On the reverse “Carte Postale / Union Postale Universelle / SERIE 210 / THE CAIRO POSTCARD TRUST - CAIRO 54522.”
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.
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