Consulates Collection

The Bund at Kobe, showing the flags of foreign consulates. Vintage 19th century photograph

Foreign consulates along the Bund, Kobe, including the British flag flying from a lamp post. Vintage 19th century photograph

Santo Domingo (engraving)
3655709 Santo Domingo (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Santo Domingo. Illustration for The Imperial Gazetteer)

The Crisis in Constantinople, Armenian Refugees leaving the Supreme Consular Court (litho)
1051105 The Crisis in Constantinople, Armenian Refugees leaving the Supreme Consular Court (litho) by Paget, Henry Marriott (1856-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The British and American Consulates, Zanzibar (engraving)
5212860 The British and American Consulates, Zanzibar (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The British and American Consulates, Zanzibar)

The British Consulate in Cairo, Egypt
The British Consulate in Cairo, the capitol of Egypt. Date: circa 1905

Greece, Crete - Foreign Consulates
Foreign Consulates in Crete at the time of Cretan Independence, including the English Consulate, the Austro-Hungarian Consultae, the Russian Consulate

Egyptian Dragoman
A Dragoman - a multilingual Interpreter, translator and official guide between Arabic and Persian countries and consulates / vice-consulates of European / Christian powers

Zanzibar / Consulates
The British and American consulates

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The Bund in Kobe, Japan, proudly displays the flags of foreign consulates, a testament to the international connections and diplomacy that have shaped this city's history. From the bustling ports of Zanzibar, where the British and American consulates once stood, to the crisis-torn streets of Constantinople where Armenian refugees sought refuge at the Supreme Consular Court, they have served as beacons of hope and representation for travelers and expatriates alike. The image of Santo Domingo's consulates, as depicted in an engraving, showcases the grandeur and importance of these diplomatic outposts. In Skopje, Macedonia, the River Vardar flows past consulates, symbolizing the fluidity of international relations. In Crete, Greece, the presence of foreign consulates reflects the island's rich cultural heritage and historical significance. The role extends beyond diplomacy, as seen in the figure of an Egyptian dragoman, a local interpreter and guide, who facilitated communication and navigated cultural complexities for travelers. These institutions have played a crucial role in shaping the world we know today, from the shores of the Mediterranean to the heart of Africa, as seen in the lively markets and bustling streets of Zanzibar.