Photographs show reproductions of miniatures of maharajas, the Taj Mahal, the Akbar's tomb and the Pearl Mosque (Moti Masjid) in Agra, snake... Show morePhotographs show reproductions of miniatures of maharajas, the Taj Mahal, the Akbar's tomb and the Pearl Mosque (Moti Masjid) in Agra, snake charmers, cremations in Varanasi, views of Delhi, sweepers women from southern India, views of Kanpur, a fakir, a devadasi - young girls who get dedicated as servants (dasi) of the god (deva) for the rest of their lives -. Some of the photographs are signed M.L. Shugan Chand, Delhi. Title and date devised by Library staff. Some photographs have manuscript captions on the mount. Inde, c. 1910. Reproductions de miniatures (Maharadjas). Le Taj Mahal. Tombe d'Akbar. Pearl Mosque. Charmeurs de serpents. Bénarès. Crémations. Dehli. Danses. Balayeuses du Sud de l'Inde. Kanpur. Fakir. Devadâsî. Main Heritage Compact General HC.HP.2013.0016 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i2197925x BIB-ID: 2352607 Show less
Kaʻbah (Mecca, Saudi Arabia), Tourism, Tourism--Tunisia--20th Century, Muslim pilgrims and pilgrimages, Muslim pilgrims and pilgrimages--Saudi Arabia--Meccaز, Salat, Mosques, Mosques--Saudi Arabia--Mecca, Prayer--Islam
Vintage poster depictiging the Kaaba in Mecca and pilgrims performing the Tawaf (circumambulating). In the foreground a group of men, one of which... Show moreVintage poster depictiging the Kaaba in Mecca and pilgrims performing the Tawaf (circumambulating). In the foreground a group of men, one of which is looking into the viewer. The original painting is likely to be the work of the German painter Rudolf Hellgrewe (1860 – 1935). The illustration and the poster are related to the Middle East section of the book by Dr Alwin Wünsche (1866-1933) "Land und Leben. Geographische Wandbilder in künstlerischer Ausführung". Title from item, date devised by Library staff. The poster is inscribed "Dr. A. Wünsche: Land und Leben Reihe VI: Nach Osten N.o 24" (Dr. A. Wünsche: Land and Life Series VI: Middle East N. 4). Main Heritage Compact General HC.GM.P.2019.0178 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i26223508 BIB-ID: 2802590 Show less
Public relationsObin frères & Cie., Advertising--Sewing machines
Colour poster advertising sewing machines by the French company Obin frères & Cie. Title from item, date devised by Library Staff. The poster is... Show moreColour poster advertising sewing machines by the French company Obin frères & Cie. Title from item, date devised by Library Staff. The poster is tagged "Kunstdruck Theodor Wendisch G.m.b.H., BERLIN - Schönerberg". In the middle of the poster a logo with the text "Marque de Fabrique" (Trademark). Main Heritage Compact General HC.GM.P.2019.0137 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i26218331 BIB-ID: 2802041 Show less
Public relationsTouring-Club de France, Comité algéro-tunisien, Tourism, Tourism--Algeria--20th Century, Tourism, Tourism--Tunisia--20th Century
Vintage travel poster issued by the French social club devoted to travel, the "Touring-Club de France", advertising Algeria and Tunisia as tourist... Show moreVintage travel poster issued by the French social club devoted to travel, the "Touring-Club de France", advertising Algeria and Tunisia as tourist destinations. The poster shows a bedouin on camelback on the edge of a dune in the desert. Title and date from item. The poster is signed, titled "Ruines romaines, mosquées, oasis, gorges pittoresques, forêts, troglodytes" (Roman ruins, mosques, oases, picturesque canyons, forests, troglodyte dwellings), dated and tagged "Pour renseignements s'adresser: au TOURING-CLUB de FRANCE, 65 Avenue de la Grande Armée, PARIS aux Compagnies de Chemins de Fer et de la Navigation, aux Comités d'Hivernage à Alger et à Tunis, aux Agences de Voyages"(For information, contact: the TOURING-CLUB de FRANCE, 65 Avenue de la Grande Armée, PARIS, railways and navigation companies, winter clubs in Algiers and Tunis, travel agencies). Inscribed "Les Imprimeries D. Daude 2, rue de l'Asile Popincourt Paris". Main Heritage Compact General HC.GM.P.2019.0131 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i26217880 BIB-ID: 2802018 Show less
Title from item, date devised by Library staff. On the verso the logo of the Imprimeries Réunies de Nancy. The poscard has manuscript text in French. ... Show moreTitle from item, date devised by Library staff. On the verso the logo of the Imprimeries Réunies de Nancy. The poscard has manuscript text in French. Main Heritage Compact General HC.HP.2016.0089-0040 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i26825430 BIB-ID: 2854666 Show less
The Attarine Mosque is one of the oldest mosques in Alexandria. It was established after the Islamic conquest of Alexandria in 20 AH/641 CE and... Show moreThe Attarine Mosque is one of the oldest mosques in Alexandria. It was established after the Islamic conquest of Alexandria in 20 AH/641 CE and reconstructed during the Fatimid era. Title from item, date devised by Library staff. On the verso: "L.C. - 31". Main Heritage Compact General HC.HP.2016.0089-0041 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i26825442 BIB-ID: 2854667 Show less
Bab Sharqi, the only gate of the old walled city of Damascus to have survived since the Roman era, dating back to 200 CE. Title from item, date... Show moreBab Sharqi, the only gate of the old walled city of Damascus to have survived since the Roman era, dating back to 200 CE. Title from item, date devised by Library staff. On the verso: "Turquie. Union Postale Universelle. Carte Postale". The postcard is stamped on the verso and on the front and has manuscript text Main Heritage Compact General HC.HP.2016.0089-0042 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i26825454 BIB-ID: 2854668 Show less
Postcard showing the Kursaal Casino and Music Hall, which was on Alfi Bey Street in the Ezbekiyya district of Cairo. Title from item, date devised... Show morePostcard showing the Kursaal Casino and Music Hall, which was on Alfi Bey Street in the Ezbekiyya district of Cairo. Title from item, date devised by Library staff. On the verso: "Serie 645. Edit.The Cairo Post-Card Trust - Ph. N. 831".Postally unused. Manuscript notes on the verso. Main Heritage Compact General HC.HP.2016.0089-0072 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i26826021 BIB-ID: 2854721 Show less
Title from item, date devised by Library staff. On the verso: "Serie 647" Main Heritage Compact General HC.HP.2016.0089-0069 2-D Graphic Item-ID:... Show moreTitle from item, date devised by Library staff. On the verso: "Serie 647" Main Heritage Compact General HC.HP.2016.0089-0069 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i26825971 BIB-ID: 2854717 Show less
Title from item, date devised by Library staff. Manuscript notes on the verso. Postal stamp on the front. Main Heritage Compact General HC.HP.2016... Show moreTitle from item, date devised by Library staff. Manuscript notes on the verso. Postal stamp on the front. Main Heritage Compact General HC.HP.2016.0089-0045 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i2682548x BIB-ID: 2854671 Show less
Post office buildings--Streets, Post office buildings--Streets--Cairo (Egypt), Architecture, Modern, Architecture, Modern--Egypt
Title from item, date devised by Library staff. On the verso: "Nr. 3." and the stamp of the travel agent "Alf. H. Naudi & C., Ship Chandler &... Show moreTitle from item, date devised by Library staff. On the verso: "Nr. 3." and the stamp of the travel agent "Alf. H. Naudi & C., Ship Chandler & Stevedores. Port Said (Egypt)". Main Heritage Compact General HC.HP.2016.0089-0057 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i26825776 BIB-ID: 2854695 Show less
Postacard showing Kamel Sedki Street, today El Faggala. Title from item, date devised by Library staff. On the verso: "Nr. 3." and the stamp of the... Show morePostacard showing Kamel Sedki Street, today El Faggala. Title from item, date devised by Library staff. On the verso: "Nr. 3." and the stamp of the travel agent "Alf. H. Naudi & C., Ship Chandler & Stevedores. Port Said (Egypt)". Postally used. Main Heritage Compact General HC.HP.2016.0089-0068 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i2682596x BIB-ID: 2854715 Show less
Title from item, date devised by Library staff. On the front the serial number of the postcard (169). Postally unused. Main Heritage Compact General ... Show moreTitle from item, date devised by Library staff. On the front the serial number of the postcard (169). Postally unused. Main Heritage Compact General HC.HP.2016.0089-0071 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i26826008 BIB-ID: 2854719 Show less
Public fountain in the neighbourhood Abbassia. This building is reproduced with different titles in other postcards of Cairo, either as "fountain"... Show morePublic fountain in the neighbourhood Abbassia. This building is reproduced with different titles in other postcards of Cairo, either as "fountain" or "sebil", or "school" in Abbassia. The fountain, known as the Sabif of Mustafa Pasha al-Khazindar, was built in 1889 CE by the treasurer under Abbas I of Egypt. The fountain, located in Masoud Street in Abdou Pasha, Abbassia, was demolished in 1950. Title from item, date devised by Library staff. On the verso: "N. 76 - Lichtenstern & Harari" and "Union Postale Universelle. Egypte. Carte Postale - التحاد البوستة العام مصر تذكرة بوستة ". Main Heritage Compact General HC.HP.2016.0089-0055 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i26825752 BIB-ID: 2854693 Show less