First World War Black and White Postcard of Native Quarters in Cairo

c. 1915
Overview

A sepia-coloured artistic postcard showing a narrow alley way between stone buildings. The alley way passes under an arch that has a building and lattice windows above. One building on the right-hand side has a small balcony Two people can be seen in the distance at the end of the alley. From the clothing at least one appears to be a woman. The postcard has marks on its top left-hand border which show front and back. The reverse has proforma printing and description of the image.

Historical information

Around 1900, Cairo's "native quarters" referred to the historic, medieval districts of the city, largely corresponding to what is now known as Islamic Cairo and Old Cairo.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-12-2022.1.128
Item type
Postcards
Material
Card
Width
74 mm
Height or length
171 mm
Inscriptions and markings

On the reverse in machine printing “ARTISTIC POST – CARD / Serie 638 – The Cairo Postcard Trust – Cairo / Cairo – Native Quarters. / 638”

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.

Keywords
First World War
Egypt
Place made
Egypt
Year
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
Tuesday, 30 June, 2026
Completeness
100
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Postcard Front
Native Quarters in Cairo
Back View
Reverse of Postcard

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