Public relationsSikak Ḥadīd al-Ḥukūmah al-ʻIrāqīyah, Tourism, Tourism--Iraq--20th Century, Railroad companies, Railroad companies--Iraq
Travel poster issued by Iraq Railways advertising Iraq and Kirkuk as tourist destinations. The poster depicts the front of a locomotive and men in... Show moreTravel poster issued by Iraq Railways advertising Iraq and Kirkuk as tourist destinations. The poster depicts the front of a locomotive and men in Kurdish dresses. On the background the citadel of Kirkuk. Title from item, date devised by Library staff. Dobson's stamp on the lower left corner of the poster. Main Heritage Display General HC.GM.P.2019.0093 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i26211531 BIB-ID: 2800123 Show less
Public relationsPeninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company, Tourism, Tourism--Middle East--20th Century, Ocean liners, Ocean liners--British--20th Century
Vintage poster advertising the services run by the British company P&O (Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company). The poster shows the... Show moreVintage poster advertising the services run by the British company P&O (Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company). The poster shows the ocena liner RMS Strathaird approaching a dock where two men in oriental costumes are selling fruits. Title from item, date devised by Library Staff. The poster is signed and tagged "Printed in England by The Lamson Agency Ltd." Main Heritage Compact General HC.GM.P.2019.0064 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i26202372 BIB-ID: 2799331 Show less
Vintage poster advertising Egypt as a tourist destination. Colorful poster with a stylized view of the pyramids under a starry night with two men... Show moreVintage poster advertising Egypt as a tourist destination. Colorful poster with a stylized view of the pyramids under a starry night with two men riding camels. In the foreground, the portrait of a child. Title from item, date devised by Library Staff. The poster is signed and tagged "S. Callen & Company Ltd. 20, Gerrard St. London W. I." Main Heritage Compact General HC.GM.P.2019.0065 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i26202384 BIB-ID: 2799334 Show less
Vintage travel poster advertising the The King David Hotel in Jerusalem, depicting the King David Tower and the hotel itself. Title from item, date... Show moreVintage travel poster advertising the The King David Hotel in Jerusalem, depicting the King David Tower and the hotel itself. Title from item, date devised by Library staff. The poster is titled, signed "J.P" and tagged. Main Heritage Compact General HC.GM.P.2019.0055 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i26201641 BIB-ID: 2799298 Show less
Bibby Line Limited, Tourism, Tourism--Middle East--20th Century, Ocean liners, Ocean liners--British--20th Century, Ships, Harbors, Lighthouses
Travel poster promoting cruises of the British maritime company "Bibby Line" to the sunshine destinations of the Mediterranean (Marseilles, Egypt,... Show moreTravel poster promoting cruises of the British maritime company "Bibby Line" to the sunshine destinations of the Mediterranean (Marseilles, Egypt, and Sudan), Ceylon (now Sri Lanka), Southern India and Burma (now Myanmar). Art Deco graphics depicts a cruise ship leaving port passing between two lighthouses at the entrance of a harbor. Two traditional Indian-Ocean sailing vessels are crossing its path, all against the clear sea and blue sky. Title from item, date devised by Library Staff. Main Heritage Compact General HC.GM.P.2019.0031 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i25953047 BIB-ID: 2758975 Show less
Art deco (Architecture), Art deco (Architecture)--Port Said (Egypt), Department stores
Postcard showing the iconic Simon Arzt department store. Built in the early 1920s, it is considered the "first mall in Egypt". Its building, a... Show morePostcard showing the iconic Simon Arzt department store. Built in the early 1920s, it is considered the "first mall in Egypt". Its building, a great example of Art Deco design, was a landmark in Port Said. The department store's namesake, Simon Artz, was one of the first members of the Jewish community to arrive in Port Said in 1869, having come from New York, and started producing and selling cigarettes under his name. Title from item, date devised by Library staff. On the verso: "When in Port-Said Visit the Simon Artz Store" Main Heritage Compact General HC.HP.2016.0089-0062 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i26825855 BIB-ID: 2854704 Show less