The Nile

Enjoy some tunes while you explore the Nile River

(Nile: User maat re)

First spot up on our sightseeing journey is Giza

(Known for its pyramids!)

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The postcard is an illustration that contains an array of colors present. This particular postcard is a product of Leon and Levy (L & L), and models a similar landscape to postcards from studios such as Lehnert and Landrock and the Cairo Postcard Trust. It has a variety of elements present which include a magnificent view of Giza from a distance. Additionally, there is a group of Egyptian people, the Nile, and trees present. In overall, this postcard showcases all the beauties that Egypt presents to the public and outside world.

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This is a matte photograph of Giza. While there is no studio accredited with the creation of this postcard, the postcard is able to showcase a realistic view of the Giza pyramids which is present in the other postcards as well. What this postcard is able to do is the everyday life of an Egyptian during the past periods.

Nile in the Foreground

(Yup! You can see the Nile in the front!)

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The image type is an illustration, although due to replications, colorized photograph versions, and incredible attention to detail, it is often difficult to recognize the difference between any of the aforementioned mediums. This particular postcard is a product of Lichtenstern & Hariri (L & H), and models a similar landscape to postcards from studios such as Leon and Levy (L&L), Lehnert and Landrock, and the Cairo Postcard Trust. This format is shown to be popular and translated among three or more languages. Similar postcards include, #84, #16, and #1. The postcard is structured with the Nile in the foreground with palm trees framing the pyramids (Giza/Cairo) in the background. Typically, the coloring shows a mid-day to sunset, using varying palettes and shades such as blue with yellow, pink with blue, etc.

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This particular postcard displays the Nile set in around and in front of the ruins of a temple atop a mountain range. Hailing from the Marquie and Fiorillo studio, the photograph is in a greyscale and has key identifiers such as the Luxor temple, and the village. Although this may not be the point of this postcard, given the description of the Nile wrapping around the temple, this postcard could be used to lay the precedence of the Nile supporting life and civilization. The religion of Egypt was inspired and brought about due to the influences of the Nile, having a temple in the middle as the Nile wraps around could be an indication of this direct influential relationship.

Take it back now, y'all!

Nile in the Background!

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Designed as a colored illustration by the Lichtenstern & Hariri (L & H) studio, this postcard displays the Nile as a background component to the overall structure. Other characteristics show the island of Phylae and the temple of Philae, written differently may be indicative of translation error, using the English phonetic alphabet. The postcard itself features a temple with the Nile wrapped around in the top end of the card while the temple and mountain range it is placed on take up about two thirds of the total space. While other postcards depict the temple in ruins, this postcard shows the structure mostly intact. A cross reference between sites and the Nile in the background.

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A colored illustration depicting the Temple at Luxor, the Nile can be seen in the background in this postcard by Vegnios and Zachor studio. The Temple is featured very prominently, with its ruined statues and pillars at the forefront of the postcard. The setting appears to be during a sunset, where the sky turns orange over a blue Nile. The postcard’s contents take up about two thirds of the obverse, with the words “Luxor The Great Temple Le Grande Temple” taking up the rest.

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This is a matte photograph of the temple at Edfu. While there is no studio accredited with the creation of this postcard, the photograph of the temple is consistent with other postcards. Like other postcards in the category, the Nile is shown in the background to accentuate the beauty of Ancient Egypt.

While we are here lets take a look at some of the local culture!

Introducing (dun dun dun dun) People and Animals!

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A large number of postcards use the same four elements to conjure up an iconic image of Ancient Egypt. They all portray a man or men dressed in traditional Egyptian clothing, usually sitting on the back of a camel, situated in or near the Nile river with the pyramids in the background. Though these pictures are indeed the most representative of Egyptian culture, postcards depicting other aspects of Egypt remind us that the country is not all about ancient ruins and camel riders, and everyday life for a vast majority of Egyptians definitely does not involve posing in front of the pyramids on a camel.

NOW PLAYING: THE WORKS OF LEHNERT AND LANDROCK, CAIRO STUDIO

Lehnert and Landrock, Cairo Studio has dedicated many postcards to the depiction of the Nile. All the Lehnert and Landrock Studio postcards that contain the Nile are colored using a sepia style and contain a very brief description of the image on the front of the postcard. Each postcard highlights the role of the Nile as a natural aspect of life in Egypt.

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This postcard described as “Cairo-Flood Time Near Pyramids” depicts traditionally clothed women carrying baskets on their heads, which highlights the use and significance of the Nile to the people of Egypt in their daily lives as a significant supporting source for farming.

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This postcard depicts traditionally clothed men in a boat on the Nile, further highlighting the daily significance and use of the Nile through its role in transportation throughout Egypt.