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Runner holding an accordion - Istanbul, Turkey
A Turkish Fireman - a runner who ran ahead to warn of a fire, making an almighty wail and a racket on his accordion. Date: 1873
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
1873 Accordion Ahead Alert Constantinople Noise Noisy Racket Runner Squeezebox Wail Wailing Wails Warn Warning Warns Alerting Alerts Almighty Firefighter Fireman
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This photograph, taken in Istanbul, Turkey, in the year 1873, depicts an extraordinary figure: a Turkish fireman, doubling as a runner, sounding an alarm with all his might on an accordion. The fireman, dressed in his uniform, is seen in a state of intense focus, his eyes fixed on the horizon as he runs ahead, his lips pressed firmly against the bellows of the accordion, producing an almighty wail that would echo through the streets and alert the city's inhabitants to the impending danger of a fire. The image, a testament to the ingenuity and resourcefulness of the 19th century, is a poignant reminder of the importance of communication and warning systems during times of crisis. The accordion, a common instrument in Turkish culture, was repurposed as a noisy and effective tool for raising the alarm, its squeeze box producing a racket that could be heard from afar. The photograph, titled 'Turkish Fireman - a runner who ran ahead to warn of a fire, making an almighty wail and a racket on his accordion,' is a fascinating glimpse into the past, offering a unique perspective on the daily life and emergency response systems of Istanbul during the 1870s. The image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, is a valuable addition to any collection of historical photographs, and a testament to the resilience and adaptability of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
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