First World War Postcard of 'Barges on the Mahmudiya Canal', Alexandria
1900 - 1919A sepia-coloured artistic postcard depicting a number of boats (feluccas) moored on a waterway. All the boats have masts and furled sails. The boat in the foreground has men working on it and there is a smaller boat on its starboard side, with a man climbing its mast. The wooden rudder of the larger boat is visible as it is out of the water. One side of the water way which is a mix of stone and rocks can be seen . The banks are covered in trees and palms and there are several buildings in view. The postcard is in very good condition with no damage. The left 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.
This image depicts the Mahmudiya Canal a sub-channel of the Nile River that began at the Port of Mahmoudia and runs through Alexandria to the Mediterranean Sea. It was constructed in 1819 and diverted shipping to Alexandria, but is now replaced by a major road along the same route.
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In machine printing, on the front “Barques sur Canal Mahmondich - Alexandrie”. On the reverse “Carte Postale / Union Postale Universelle / SERIE 210 / THE CAIRO POSTCARD TRUST - CAIRO 54521.”
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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