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The Porte and the Post Offices, despatching the British Mails from the Galata Landing-Stage (litho)
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The Porte and the Post Offices, despatching the British Mails from the Galata Landing-Stage (litho)
1040381 The Porte and the Post Offices, despatching the British Mails from the Galata Landing-Stage (litho) by Maud, William T. (1865-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Porte and the Post Offices, despatching the British Mails from the Galata Landing-Stage. Illustration for The Graphic, 1 June 1901.); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 22633804
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Central Turkey Despatching Mail Porte Post Offices Postal Sacks Turkish Culture Turk
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This lithograph print titled "The Porte and the Post Offices, despatching the British Mails from the Galata Landing-Stage" by William T. Maud offers a glimpse into an important aspect of communication in early 20th-century Turkey. The image showcases a bustling scene at the Galata Landing-Stage, where post offices were located to handle the dispatch of British mails. In this intricately detailed illustration, we see Turkish postal workers diligently sorting mail sacks with precision and efficiency. The sheer volume of letters and packages being processed is awe-inspiring, highlighting the significance of international correspondence during that time. The presence of both European and Middle Eastern elements in this artwork reflects Turkey's unique position as a bridge between East and West. It serves as a reminder of its historical role as a cultural crossroads between different regions. Maud's skillful use of engraving brings out every intricate detail, capturing not only the architectural beauty of the Porte (gate) but also conveying a sense of movement and energy within this busy setting. This lithograph print provides us with an intriguing window into Turkish culture at that time while also showcasing how technology was utilized to facilitate global communication. It is truly fascinating to witness such an essential service like postal delivery being carried out amidst such grandeur on display at Galata Landing-Stage.
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