First World War Black and White Postcard of a Native Street in Cairo
c. 1915A sepia-coloured artistic postcard showing a narrow uneven stone and dirt street in Cairo with traditional buildings either side featuring lattice screens and balconies. The image shows a woman walking towards the image taker dressed in dark robes and carrying baskets. She is next to a man with donkey carrying a very heavy load of at least four baskets. Behind him are two other men with goods at the side of the street. The postcard has damage to one of its bottom corners but is otherwise very clean. The reverse has proforma printing and description of the image.
Turned wood screens, called mashrabiyyas, were a characteristic feature of the cityscape of Cairo. Used inside and outside buildings, for balconies, windows, and partition screens, mashrabiyyas were an ideal way to filter the bright sunlight and provide ventilation while maintaining privacy.
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On the reverse in machine printing “ARTISTIC POST – CARD / Serie 638 – The Cairo Postcard Trust – Cairo / Cairo – Native Street. / 647”
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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