A tangible memory that has faded away with the era of digitalization, postcards were an expression of longing and remembrance. There is something incredibly personal about postcards, whether it is picking the design, writing a genuine message, or thinking about the person you’re giving it to.
The first postcard was sent in the late 1800s, as a token of understanding cultures, countries, and people. Forgotten in the archives of time, here are some vintage postcards from Egypt from the 19th and 20th centuries.
Cairo Citadel | Image Credit: The American University in Cairo – Rare Books & Special Collections Digital LibraryCairo Square | Image Credit: The American University in Cairo – Rare Books & Special Collections Digital LibraryBoulaq Street, Cairo | Image Credit: The American University in Cairo – Rare Books & Special Collections Digital LibraryCasino, Alexandria | Image Credit: The American University in Cairo – Rare Books & Special Collections Digital LibraryCherif Pacha Street | Image Credit: The American University in Cairo – Rare Books & Special Collections Digital LibraryGezireh Palace Hotel | Image Credit: The American University in Cairo – Rare Books & Special Collections Digital LibraryKasr El Nile Bridge | Image Credit: The American University in Cairo – Rare Books & Special Collections Digital LibraryCairo | Image Credit: The American University in Cairo – Rare Books & Special Collections Digital LibraryMohamed Ali Mosque | Image Credit: The American University in Cairo – Rare Books & Special Collections Digital LibraryEgyptian Women | Image Credit: The American University in Cairo – Rare Books & Special Collections Digital Library
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