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The Situation in Constantinople, the Armenian Bombs discovered by the Police (b / w photo)
1051028 The Situation in Constantinople, the Armenian Bombs discovered by the Police (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Situation in Constantinople, the Armenian Bombs discovered by the Police. Illustration for The Graphic, 3 October 1896.); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 23545294
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Agitation Blurred Motion Bomb Bombs Central Turkey Constantinople Discovered Dynamite Explosive Fuse Imperial Ottoman Bank Istanbul Motion Police Situation Turkish Culture Unrest Defensive Weapon Turk
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This photograph captures a significant moment in history - "The Situation in Constantinople, the Armenian Bombs discovered by the Police". Taken by an English photographer in the 19th century, this image showcases the aftermath of a startling discovery. The photo is part of a private collection and was originally published as an illustration for The Graphic on October 3,1896. In the foreground, we see various explosive devices such as fuse wires, dynamite cartridges, and revolver cartridges neatly arranged on a table. These deadly weapons were found by the police during a time of unrest in Constantinople (now Istanbul), Turkey. The presence of these armaments suggests that there was agitation and motion within certain factions or movements. The backdrop reveals Topaneh, one of Istanbul's districts where this incident took place. This photograph provides us with valuable insight into both European and Middle Eastern perspectives during this period. It serves as evidence of tensions between different cultures and highlights how defensive weaponry played a crucial role at that time. The blurred motion captured in this image adds to its sense of urgency and action. It reminds us that behind every historical event lies human lives affected by political turmoil. This photograph stands as a testament to the complexities surrounding Turkish culture during central Turkey's imperial Ottoman era. Overall, Bridgeman Images' print offers viewers an intriguing glimpse into past events while emphasizing photography's power to preserve moments frozen in time.
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