Pascha Collection

Sultan Mehmed V Reshad of Turkey with advisors / patriots
Sultan Mehmed V Reshad of Turkey (1844 - 1918) pictured with Niazi Bey, Enver Pasha, Chevket Pasha, Prince Sehzade Yusuf Izzeddin Effendi, Riza Bey

Easter Egg decorated with beads, folklore, traditional Hungarian

Pasa Bahce - Istanbul
View of Pasa Bahce, where the Pasabahce Glass Company is located today. On Asian side of Bosphorus

Public library of Sultan Abdul Hamid I, 1787
Public library of Abdul Hamid I, Sultan of the Ottoman Empire, 1773-1789. Scholars in turbans reading books and scrolls in a carpeted libary surrounded by bookcases. Biblioteca di Abdul-Hamid

Easter decorations, daffodils and a painted Easter egg

Enver Pasha (1881 - 1922)
Ismail Enver Beyefendi (1881 - 1922), known to Europeans during his political and military career as Enver Pasha (Turkish)

Portrait of Osman Pascha as General of Turkish troops. Francois van Bleyswijck, Johannes Broedelet, 1681 - 1746

Easter decorations, daffodils and Easter eggs

Mahmut Sevket Pasa and chief staff
Mahmut Sevket Pasa (18561913) and chief staff - Ottoman soldier and statesman who, in 1909, suppressed a religious uprising, forced the subsequent deposition of Sultan Abdulhamid II

STEAM YACHT, 1857. New sporting steam yacht for Prince Halem Pascha of Turkey. Wood engraving, 1857

The wife of Fehim Pascha, a Turkish gentleman of note Date: circa 1908

War damage, Haidar Pacha, Constantinople, WW1
Factories and a munitions train burnt out at Haidar Pacha, the western terminus of the Anatolian Railway, Constantinople, Turkey, during the First World War. Date: 1917

Enver Pasha - watercolour cartoon card
I believe it is now my turn!. An original watercolour depicting Enver Pasha (1881-1922), pro-German, pan-Turkist revolutionary

Sultan Mehmed V rides with the Kaiser and Enver Pasha
Sultan Mehmed V Reshad of Turkey in a carriage with Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany and Minister for War, Enver Pasha. Sultan Mehmed V Reshad of Turkey (1844 - 1918)

Grazing sheep at Haidar Pacha, Constantinople
Sheep graze Haidar Pacha, Constantinople. On Asian side of the Bosphorus in the Uskudar District

General von Linsingen Dschewat Pascha - German tacticial advising the Turkish army in the Dardanelles during World War One

Mahmut Sevket Pasa
Ottoman soldier and statesman who, in 1909, suppressed a religious uprising, forced the subsequent deposition of Sultan Abdlhamid II, and served as grand vizier (chief minister) in 1913

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"Pascha: A Tapestry of Easter Traditions and Ottoman Legacy" Step into the world of Pascha, where history intertwines with folklore and Easter celebrations. Sultan Mehmed V Reshad of Turkey stands alongside his trusted advisors, discussing matters that shape a nation's destiny. Patriots gather, their hearts filled with love for their homeland. In the Public Library of Sultan Abdul Hamid I, 1787, ancient manuscripts whisper tales of bygone eras. The air is fragrant with daffodils and painted Easter eggs adorn every corner. These decorations reflect the rich Hungarian traditions passed down through generations. Enver Pasha, a figure etched in history from 1881 to 1922, leaves an indelible mark as he leads Turkish troops fearlessly into battle. Osman Pascha gazes proudly at us from his portrait as General - a symbol of strength and determination. Easter arrives once more, bringing joyous festivities to life. Beads glisten on intricately decorated eggs while folklore dances in the background. Mahmut Sevket Pasa stands tall beside his chief staff; together they navigate challenges with unwavering resolve. A steam yacht emerges on calm waters in 1857 - Prince Halem Pascha's new sporting vessel embodies opulence amidst tranquility. Meanwhile, Fehim Pascha's wife radiates grace and elegance as she graces society gatherings. Yet not all moments are idyllic; war damage scars Haidar Pacha in Constantinople during World War I - a reminder that even amidst celebration, hardships persist. Pascha weaves together threads of culture and heritage like an intricate tapestry – each strand representing stories untold yet deeply cherished, and is a celebration that transcends borders and time itself – an ode to resilience and unity.