Pera Collection

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The Cherbourg Fetes, the Pera leaving Southampton
The " Pera" with members of the House of Commons on board, leaving Southampton to take part in the Cherbourg Fetes

The Pera and Galata Districts of Istanbul, Turkey. Date: circa 1910

Photomechanical print of Pera, Constantinople, Turkey
3520215 Photomechanical print of Pera, Constantinople, Turkey; (add.info.: Photomechanical print of Pera, Constantinople, Turkey. Dated 1890.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Il vecchio con il mantello
Felice Angelino

Beyoglu. Burial ground or Champs des Morts Barracks at Pera
Ottoman Empire. Turkey. Beyoglu. Burial ground or Champs des Morts Barracks at Pera. Engraving by Lemaitre and Blanchard. Historia de Turquia by Joseph Marie Jouannin (1783-1844) and Jules Van Gaver

Burial ground or Champs des Morts Barracks at Pera
Ottoman Empire. Turkey. Beyoglu. Burial ground or Champs des Morts Barracks at Pera. Engraving by Lemaitre and Blanchard. Historia de Turquia by Joseph Marie Jouannin (1783-1844) and Jules Van Gaver

Kozbekci Mustafa Aga and his retinue, c. 1727 (oil on canvas)
3042735 Kozbekci Mustafa Aga and his retinue, c.1727 (oil on canvas) by Schroeder, George Engelhardt (1684-1750); 227x140 cm; Pera Museum, Istanbul, Turkey; (add.info.: Kozbekci Mustafa Ağa)

Costume of a First Dragoman or interpreter in Pera, Constantiople
6340170 Costume of a First Dragoman or interpreter in Pera, Constantiople by Dalvimart, Octavian (18th century) (after); (add.info.: Costume of a First Dragoman or interpreter in Pera, Constantiople)

Ichlogan or Page to the Sultan, Ottoman Empire
6339769 Ichlogan or Page to the Sultan, Ottoman Empire by Dalvimart, Octavian (18th century) (after); (add.info.: Ichlogan or Page to the Sultan, Ottoman Empire)

Armenian merchant of Pera, Constantinople
6340225 Armenian merchant of Pera, Constantinople by Dalvimart, Octavian (18th century) (after); (add.info.: Armenian merchant of Pera, Constantinople)

The British Fleet off Constantinople, "Horse Marines"in the Streets of Pera (engraving)
1050178 The British Fleet off Constantinople, " Horse Marines" in the Streets of Pera (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info)

Hamal or common porter in turban, shirt, pants and gaiters
6340186 Hamal or common porter in turban, shirt, pants and gaiters by Dalvimart, Octavian (18th century) (after); (add.info.: Hamal or common porter in turban, shirt, pants and gaiters)

Turkish woman of the Harem, in Pera, Constantinople
6339763 Turkish woman of the Harem, in Pera, Constantinople by Dalvimart, Octavian (18th century) (after); (add.info.: Turkish woman of the Harem, in Pera, Constantinople)

Saka or Turkish water carrier of Pera, Constantinople
6340193 Saka or Turkish water carrier of Pera, Constantinople by Dalvimart, Octavian (18th century) (after); (add.info.: Saka or Turkish water carrier of Pera, Constantinople)

The Eastern Question, Constantinople, going to a Masquerade Ball in Pera (engraving)
1059495 The Eastern Question, Constantinople, going to a Masquerade Ball in Pera (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Eastern Question, Constantinople)

The Cherbourg Fetes, the "Pera, "with Members of the House of Commons, leaving Southampton (engraving)
1619240 The Cherbourg Fetes, the " Pera, " with Members of the House of Commons, leaving Southampton (engraving) by English School

Great Fire at Pera (engraving)
1095745 Great Fire at Pera (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Great Fire at Pera)

The Conference at Constantinople (engraving)
1602661 The Conference at Constantinople (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Conference at Constantinople)

The Sultan at the Fancy-Dress Ball given by the Viscountess Stratford de Redcliffe, at the British Embassy
1608611 The Sultan at the Fancy-Dress Ball given by the Viscountess Stratford de Redcliffe, at the British Embassy, at Pera (engraving) by English School

Sketches at Constantinople (engraving)
1607707 Sketches at Constantinople (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at Constantinople)

Prince Albert Victor and Prince George on Board the Bacchante (engraving)
1614586 Prince Albert Victor and Prince George on Board the Bacchante (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Fetes at Cherbourg (engraving)
1619574 The Fetes at Cherbourg (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fetes at Cherbourg. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 21 August 1858)

Scenes and Incidents in Constantinople (engraving)
1097546 Scenes and Incidents in Constantinople (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scenes and Incidents in Constantinople)

Street of steps with church, Girona, Catalonia, Spain
Street of steps leading to a church, Nuestra Senora de la Pera, Girona, Catalonia, Spain. Date: circa 1908

Notes by our Artists, at Sistova, at Pavolo, with the Turkish Forces between Rustchuck and Shumla, at Constantinople
1049854 Notes by our Artists, at Sistova, at Pavolo, with the Turkish Forces between Rustchuck and Shumla, at Constantinople, and with the Turkish Army in Asia (engraving) by Corbould

The Turkish Crisis (b / w photo)
1605845 The Turkish Crisis (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Turkish Crisis. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 3 October 1896)

The Sleeping City: the Cemetery of Pera, Constantinople
1217353 The Sleeping City: the Cemetery of Pera, Constantinople, 1856 - 1888 (watercolour on paper) by Hunt, William Holman (1827-1910); 50.4x35.2 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The late Disastrous Fire in Constantinople (engraving)
2772257 The late Disastrous Fire in Constantinople (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The late Disastrous Fire in Constantinople)

Constantinople, from Pera (engraving)
2811116 Constantinople, from Pera (engraving) by Parris, Edmund Thomas (1793-1873) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Constantinople, from Pera)

Constantinople, from Pera (colour litho)
6004771 Constantinople, from Pera (colour litho) by Parris, Edmund Thomas (1793-1873) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Constantinople, from Pera)

The Kaisers Tour in the East, driving to Pera to Visit the German School (litho)
1063917 The Kaisers Tour in the East, driving to Pera to Visit the German School (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Kaisers Tour in the East)

A View of Constantinople and Pera (engraving)
1057270 A View of Constantinople and Pera (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A View of Constantinople and Pera)

Une veuve au cimetiere de Pera, Maxime du Camp (engraving)
2782115 Une veuve au cimetiere de Pera, Maxime du Camp (engraving) by Bayard, Emile Antoine (1837-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Une veuve au cimetiere de Pera, Maxime du Camp)

Fancy Dress Ball at Pera (engraving)
1608612 Fancy Dress Ball at Pera (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fancy Dress Ball at Pera. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 1 March 1856)

Sisters of Charity (St Benoit), in the New Hospital, at Pera (engraving)
1607755 Sisters of Charity (St Benoit), in the New Hospital, at Pera (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sisters of Charity (St Benoit)

Constantinople Illustrated (engraving)
1055167 Constantinople Illustrated (engraving) by Wyllie, Charles William (1853-1923); Private Collection; (add.info.: Constantinople Illustrated)

The Battle of Abukir on 25 July 1799, 1799. Artist: Pera, Giuseppe (active 1799-1839)
The Battle of Abukir on 25 July 1799, 1799. From a private collection

Woman from Simia and a Woman of Pera (Istanbul)
Woman from Symi and a Woman of Pera (Istanbul) Date: 1821

The Water-front of Stamboul, with Pera in the distance, 1913. From The Near East, by Robert Hitchens. [Hodder and Stoughton, London, 1913]

Galata Bridge, which connects Galata and Pera, 1913. From The Near East, by Robert Hitchens. [Hodder and Stoughton, London, 1913]

Hotel Restaurant - Meguerditch Tokatlian - Pera, Istanbul
Hotel Meguerditch Tokatlian in Pera (another property owned by this Armenian Hotelier was in Therapia), Constantinople, Turkey (see: 10281774). Date: circa 1910s

Pera, Constantinople, Turkey, dated 1890, photomechanical print
Photomechanical print of Pera, Constantinople, Turkey

View Istanbul Dutch Embassy Pera Jean Baptiste Vanmour
View of Istanbul from the Dutch Embassy at Pera, Jean Baptiste Vanmour, c. 1720 - c. 1737

The Arsenal From Pera Turkey By W H Bartlett. From The Book Gallery Of Historical Portraits Published C. 1880
The Arsenal From Pera Turkey By W H Bartlett. From The Book Gallery Of Historical Portraits Published C.1880

Istanbul - Grande Rue de Pera - Lycee Galata Serai. Date: circa 1906

Istanbul, Turkey - Pera - Bazaar of Thessaloniki (Bazar de Salonique) Date: circa 1925

Sisters of Charity (St. Benoit), in the New Hospital, at Pera. 1854

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"Exploring the Rich History and Culture of Pera: From Oriental Carpets to Historical Landmarks" Step into the world of Pera, a captivating district that has witnessed centuries of history unfold. This promotional card for Oriental Carpet Manufacturers Ltd takes us on a journey through time, showcasing the allure and significance of this enchanting place. From The Cherbourg Fetes to the departure from Southampton, we are reminded of its vibrant past as a bustling port city. As we delve deeper into its streets, we encounter the mesmerizing Pera and Galata districts in Istanbul, Turkey – where East meets West in perfect harmony. "Il vecchio con il mantello" captures an intriguing moment frozen in time, evoking nostalgia for days gone by. The Burial ground or Champs des Morts Barracks at Pera stand as silent witnesses to countless stories etched within their walls. In Kozbekci Mustafa Aga's oil painting from 1727, his retinue comes alive before our eyes - a testament to the artistic heritage that thrived within these streets. Ms Fr 12420 Roman Charity reveals Boccaccio's tale of Cimon and Pero on vellum; an exquisite example of literature preserved throughout generations. As we explore further, we catch glimpses into daily life with depictions such as Costume of a First Dragoman or interpreter in Pera and Ichlogan or Page to the Sultan – both illustrating diverse roles held within this cosmopolitan hub. The Armenian merchant reminds us that trade was at the heart of this thriving community; it served as a melting pot for cultures and ideas. Even The British Fleet off Constantinople couldn't resist exploring these vibrant streets - "Horse Marines" galloping through its narrow alleys leave an indelible mark on history. Pera is not just a place but an embodiment of resilience and cultural exchange.