Hookah Collection (page 12)

CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION, 1876. Philadelphia, PA. - The Centennial Exposition - American visitors smoking chibouques in the Turkish bazaar

MAGICIAN POSTER, c1895. Lithograph poster, c1895, advertising the magic act of Frederick Bancrofts Prince of Magicians

TURKISH HAREM, c1900. Constantinople, Turkey. Stereograph, c1900

Crete - Cretan Turks smoking Nargile Pipes. Date: circa 1902

Thessaloniki, Greece - Waiter at a Jewish Cafe Date: circa 1905

Turkish Cafe and patrons, Istanbul, Turkey
Turkish Cafe and patrons, some of whom are smoking hookah or nargile pipes - Istanbul, Turkey. Date: circa 1910s

RSR 2 / 6th Battalion, Beliram. Weaving 1918
Royal Sussex Regiment Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: RSR Uncat Acc 3284 Vol 2 2/6th Batt/219 1918 Photograph

Old King Cole was a merry old soul / And a merry old soul was he. / He called for his pipe
Old King Cole was a merry old soul/ And a merry old soul was he./He called for his pipe and he called for his bowl/And he called for his fiddlers three

The Prince of Wales Indian Jewellery at South Kensington, London, Chair, Carved. (Madura)
The Prince of Wales Indian Jewellery at South Kensington, London, Chair, Carved.(Madura). 7.A

Second Anglo-Afghan War (1878-1880): Yakub (Yakoob) Khan, ruler of Afghanistan, at a review at Gundamuck, 30 May 1879, after signing of Treaty of Gundamuck on 26 May

India, A Nabob (governor in India under Mogul Empire) being carried on palanquin (covered litter)
India, 18th century. A Nabob (A governor in India under the Mogul Empire) being carried on a palanquin (covered litter). Engraving from Journey by Pierre Sonnerat, 1774. Detail. Narghile pipe (Hookah)

Hookah pipe, artwork
Hookah pipe, computer artwork. A hookah, also known as a waterpipe, narghile, or qalyan, is a single or multi-stemmed instrument for smoking flavoured tobacco called Mu assel in which the smoke is

Hookah smoker C013 / 4886
Hookah smoker. Bedouin man smoking a hookah waterpipe. The Bedouin are a part of a predominantly desert-dwelling Arabian ethnic group. Photographed in Egypt

Girl in the Harem
A Harem girl reclines on some patterned cushions. She wears a long red skirt, small red cap and looks upward smiling. Toward her feet is a large Hookah pipe

Tales from Many Lands: Abdulluh, the Wise One. From Treasure no. 259 (30 December 1967)

Chefchaouen Morocco decorative Moroccan silver-colored hookahs for sale in the medina

Hookah Pipe in restaurant, Cairo, Egypt

Pattern in Hookah or water pipes in sidewalk shop, Luxor, Egypt

EAST AFRICA: SULTAN, 1889. The Sultan was sitting on his carpet smoking a water-pipe. Line engraving, English, 1889, after Harry Hamilton Johnston

DOME OF THE ROCK, c1843. The Dome of the Rock on the Temple Mount in the Old City of Jerusalem. Line engraving from W.H. Bartletts Walks About the City and Environs of Jerusalem, c1843

INDIA: BENARES, c1840. View of Benares, India. Steel engraving, American, c1840, after a drawing by William Purser

INDIA: HINDU TEMPLE. Interior of a Hindu temple in India. Wood engraving, American, 1849

TURKEY: COFFEEHOUSE, 1860. Scene in a Turkish coffeehouse. Wood engraving, 1860

HOOKAH, 1834. A Mahomedan of distinction with a dervish on his pilgrimage to Mecca. Steel engraving, English, 1768

CHESS PLAYING, 1859. Bashi-bazouks (irregular Turkish soldiers) playing chess. Line engraving, English, 1859

CONSTANTINOPLE, 1853. Street scene in Constantinople. Wood engraving, English, 1853

TURKISH COFFEEHOUSE. Wood engraving from an English newspaper of 1854

MAGICIAN, 19th CENTURY. A conjurer performs magic before a group of men. Wood engraving, Italian, 19th century

Gentleman with his Hookah-Burdar or Pipe-Bearer. (Plate 10 of 20) Date: 1813

Gentleman with his Sircar, or Money Servant. (Plate 9 of 20). Date: 1813

Exotic Turkish Woman of the Harem Date: circa 1904

Reclining Oriental Beauty with Hookah Pipe - sprawled across a divan covered witha beautiful patterned fabric. Date: circa 1902

Turkish Zeibek warrior - Izmir, Turkey. Zeibeks or sometimes Zeybeks were irregular militia and guerilla fighters living in the Aegean Region of the Ottoman Empire. Date: 1905

Four Turkish men in a room
Four men in a room with two windows overlooking a courtyard. All wear Turkish robes and turbans, and three are sitting cross-legged on the floor

Moorish Cafe - Algeria
Black African men taking tea and a smoke of a hookah pipe at a drink at a Moorish Cafe - Algeria. Two of the men are playing a board game. Date: circa 1910s

Musical group in an Arab Cafe, Egypt
Musical group in an Arab Cafe in Egypt - a woman sits smoking a Nagile pipe. Date: circa 1910

ADVERTISEMENT: WHISKEY. An American advertisement for old fashioned Kentucky whiskey showing a Turkish harem of nude women, c1888

SILENT FILM STILL: SMOKING. Without Benefit of Clergy, 1921

SILENT FILM STILL: SMOKING. Johnny Hines in All Aboard, 1927

Father and child in a field, India
A man crouches and smokes an elaborate pipe in a cleared field, India. His young child stands beside him. Photograph by Ralph Ponsonby Watts

Carpet Sellers - Constantinople, Turkey
Carpet Selling in the Constantinople Bazaar from an open stall

Miss Calavalava - a known beauty. Smoking a hookah pipe and leaning on a divan

Bosnia - Summer evening music
Musician playing to two Turkish women in Bosnia on a summers evening

Arab Cafe - Cairo, Egypt

Izmir, Turkey - Vegetable Market
A Vegetable Market with vegetable sellers at Izmir (Smyrna), Turkey

Oriental Beauties in Smyrna
Oriental Beauties visting Smyrna (Izmir), Turkey

Turkish Delight
A rather portly Turkish sultan, reclining on plump cushions is bedazzled by a Turkish dancer whose silhouette can be seen in the foreground

The Deck of the Refugee Ship North Britain, 1882
Engraving of the passengers on board the ship North Britain fleeing from Egypt, 1882. This engraving shows children playing cards and a lady in eastern dress smoking a hookah

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"Exploring the Enchanting World of Hookah: A Journey Through Time and Cultures" Step into a realm where tradition meets indulgence, as we embark on an enchanting journey through the captivating world of hookah. In a painting reminiscent of Arabian nights, a princess delicately listens to the melodious tunes played by female musicians, their melodies intertwining with swirling smoke from the nargile pipe. The scene evokes images of opulence and elegance that have long been associated with this ancient pastime. Drawing inspiration from Lewis Carroll's timeless tale, Alice in Wonderland takes a curious puff from her hookah while engaging in conversation with a wise caterpillar. In this whimsical encounter, she discovers that there is more to be found within oneself than meets the eye. Traveling further eastward to Algeria, we witness a woman gracefully smoking her nargile pipe amidst vibrant colors and intricate patterns adorning her surroundings. This glimpse into Algerian culture showcases how hookah has become intertwined with daily life and social gatherings. A Turkish lady reclines on a settee, exuding gracefulness as she leisurely enjoys her smoke-filled moments. This portrayal highlights Turkey's rich history and its deep-rooted connection to hookah culture. Venturing into Thessaloniki, Greece - known for its cultural diversity - we find ourselves in a Turkish coffee shop where waiters skillfully prepare aromatic brews alongside patrons enjoying their flavorful shisha sessions. Here, traditions merge seamlessly across borders. Journeying towards Izmir (Smyrna), Turkey - once home to an extravagant harem - we catch glimpses of harem women indulging in tea accompanied by fragrant clouds emanating from their pipes. These intimate moments offer insight into the hidden lives within these lavish palaces. The Harem comes alive again through Ernst Rudolf's artistry; he captures an interior scene filled with intrigue as scribes document the secrets and stories whispered within these walls.