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Fishermen, Aged Kurd, Bebek Bay, Water Carriers and Barber
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Fishermen, Aged Kurd, Bebek Bay, Water Carriers and Barber
Istanbul, Turkey - Fishermen, Aged Kurd, Bebek Bay, Water Carriers and Barber Date: 1898
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Media ID 11581383
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Aged Barber Carrier Carriers Constantinople Fishermen Fruchtermann Istanbul Kurd Kurdish Bebek Ottoman
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This evocative photograph captures a moment in time from the late Ottoman Empire era, taken at Bebek Bay in Istanbul, Turkey in 1898. The scene is filled with a sense of tranquility and daily life as local fishermen prepare their nets and boats for an early morning catch. An aged Kurdish man, dressed in traditional clothing, sits amongst the fishermen, his weathered face etched with the marks of a life spent working by the water. In the foreground, two water carriers balance large jugs on their heads, making their way along the shoreline. Their determined expressions and steady gait reflect the physical demands of their daily labor. A barber, also of Kurdish descent, sets up his makeshift station nearby, offering shaves and haircuts to the local community. His sharp razor and polished straight-edged scissors are ready for business. This photograph, taken by Max Fruchtermann, provides a glimpse into the diverse and vibrant community that thrived around Bebek Bay during the late Ottoman Empire. The scene is a testament to the resilience and resourcefulness of the people who lived and worked along the shores of the Bosphorus. The photograph is a valuable historical record, offering insights into the daily lives of the people of Istanbul over a century ago.
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