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Port Said and the Suez Canal, Egypt (b / w photo)
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Port Said and the Suez Canal, Egypt (b / w photo)
6033736 Port Said and the Suez Canal, Egypt (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Port Said and the Suez Canal, Egypt. Postcard, late 19th or early 20th century.); Look and Learn / Rosenberg Collection
Media ID 22570384
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Canal Desert Goods North African Port Said Route Steam Ship Suez Canal
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This print takes us back in time to the late 19th or early 20th century, showcasing the bustling city of Port Said and the iconic Suez Canal in Egypt. The image, captured by an English photographer from the 20th century, is part of a private collection that offers a glimpse into this significant era. In this snapshot, we see a boat and tugboat gracefully navigating through the canal's waters, symbolizing the vital role transportation played in connecting nations during this period. The postcard-like quality adds charm to the scene, evoking nostalgia for an era when handwritten correspondence was cherished. The composition highlights not only the importance of trade but also showcases Egypt's rich cultural heritage. With its desert backdrop contrasting against the vibrant waterway, it becomes evident how crucial this route was for sailing ships carrying goods between continents. Port Said emerges as a thriving port city with its distinct architecture and lively atmosphere. This photograph captures both its historical significance as well as its potential for growth and development at that time. As we gaze upon this remarkable image from Bridgeman Images' collection on Fine Art Finder, we are transported to a bygone era where steamships ruled these waters and international trade flourished along one of mankind's greatest engineering marvels -the Suez Canal.
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