Object Details
Creator
Gurtner (Fès)
Collection Citation
African Postcard collection, EEPA 1985-014, Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Scope and Contents
Translated caption reads: ''13. FES - The gate of Bou-Jeloud''. People walking under the arch of the gate, view of two towers in the background, possibly a minaret and bell tower. In the foreground, a veiled woman.
Picture postcard printed by Edition Photo Gurtner, Fes.
Manuscript message on verso reads: "...Fes passer les fêtes du 1er de l'an de cette ville mystérieuse et charmante nous vous adressons chers Amis nos voeux les plus affectueux pour 1932. Helena Audrée." Translated message reads: "... Fes, spending the New Year Eve in this mysterious and charming city, we are sending you, Dear Friends, our best wishes for 1932. Helena Audrée."Addressed to: ''Monsieur H. Bello- 166, Avenida da Liberdade - Lisbonne- Portugal''. Verso postmarked.
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Local Numbers
EEPA MR-07-30
General
Title source: Postcard caption.
See Also
Morocco, Fès-Boulemane Region, Fès, Bab Boujloud (34.061675, -4.984008)
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Place
Africa
Morocco
Morocco, -- Fès-Boulemane Region, -- Fès, -- Bab Boujloud
Topic
Cultural landscapes
Architecture -- Africa
Islamic architecture
Provenance
I.U.: Indiana University collection; Donation.
Creator
Gurtner (Fès)
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African Postcard Collection
African Postcard Collection / Series 30: Morocco (MR)
Extent
1 Postcard (photograph., b&w, 14 x 9 cm.)
Date
[ca. 1932]
Container
Volume 1
Archival Repository
Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art
Identifier
EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA MR 1995-0007-30
Type
Archival materials
Postcards
Postcards
Picture postcards
Collection Rights
Permission to reproduce images from the Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives must be obtained in advance. The collection is subject to all copyright laws.
Genre/Form
Picture postcards
Collection Restrictions
Use of original records requires an appointment. Contact Archives staff for more details.
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Record ID
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