Fez Collection

Gen C Gordon / Col Lith
GENERAL CHARLES GORDON British military Governor General of the Sudan

Royal Palace Door, Fes, Morocco

Abdul Hamid Ii / Lith
ABDUL HAMID II Ottoman Sultan (1876-1909) who went to war abroad, misgoverned at home, and was eventually deposed

Mosaic with arab and kufic caligraphy (top) on a wall of the Madrasa. Fes. Morocco

Ismail Enver Pasha, Turkish leader, WW1
Ismail Enver Pasha (1881-1922), Turkish military officer, leader of the Ottoman Empire in both Balkan Wars, architect of the Ottoman-German Alliance during the First World War

FILM: CASABLANCA, 1942. Sidney Greenstreet and Ingrid Bergman in Casablanca directed by Michael Curtiz, 1942

WWI - The Central Powers - Propaganda - Harmony. The Central Powers consisted of Germany, Austro-Hungary and The Ottoman Empire up to 1915, when they were joined by The Kingdom of Bulgaria

(Mustapha) Kemal Ataturk
(MUSTAPHA) KEMAL ATATURK Turkish statesman, in 1925; at the time of the ban on wearing the fez

Attarine Madrasah, Fez, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Traditional Turkish fezes and postcards for sale, Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

Fez, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Arabic calligraphy and Zellij tilework, Bou Inania Medersa, Medina, Fez, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Olive tree in field of wild flowers, near Fez, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Arabic style colorful wooden door, Fez, Morocco, North Africa

Marabout at work, Mbour, Thies, Senegal, West Africa, Africa

Bulgarian, from Worlds Smokers series (N33) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1888

First Balkan War (1912 - 1913) - Hand-to-hand combat
Hand-to-hand combat during the First Balkan War as Greek troops overun a Turkish gun battery. The war lasted from October 1912 to May 1913, pitted the Balkan League (Serbia, Montenegro, Greece)

Leader of the Nation of Islam. Photograph, mid 20th century
ELIJAH MUHAMMAD (1897-1975). Leader of the Nation of Islam. Photograph, mid 20th century

Abdul Mecid I, Ottoman Sultan
Abdul Mecid I (or Mejid, Medschid), Ottoman Sultan (ruled 1839-1861)

Kaiser Wilhelm II in Turkish uniform and fez, WW1
Kaiser Wilhelm II (1859-1941), German Emperor, seen here in Constantinople wearing Turkish style uniform, including a fez, during the First World War. Date: circa 1917

General Charles George Gordon (1833-85) (photogravure)
KW232575 General Charles George Gordon (1833-85) (photogravure) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; English, out of copyright

King Farouk - Ruler of Egypt - Eid Greeting Card
King Farouk (1920-1965) - Ruler of Egypt - Eid Greeting Card. Farouk reigned from 1936-1965. Date: 1930s

Thessaloniki - Salep Merchant. Salep flour is consumed in beverages and desserts, especially in places that were formerly part of the Ottoman Empire

Thessaloniki, Greece - A Street Vendor - selling small items including this miniature carpet! Date: circa 1916

Elderly Jewish Couple - Thessaloniki, Greece Date: circa 1916

CIRCUS POSTER, c1890. American circus poster, c1890, for Sells Brothers Circus, featuring elephant races

British soldiers take interest in an Egyptian lady
Humourous Postcard - World War One era. British soldiers (a sailor and a Scots infantryman) take interest in an Egyptian lady who stroll demurely along under a pink parasol

Ismail Pasha - Egypt
Isma il Pasha, known as Ismail the Magnificent (1830 - 1895), was Wali and subsequently Khedive of Egypt and Sudan from 1863 until he was removed at the behest of the British in 1879

Turkish Dancers - Salonica
A fun postcard depicting three Turkish Dancers watched by a small group of young children, including a young African boy wearing a Fez

Morocco - Moulay Yacoub, close to Fez
A Sulphur water Spring. Moulay Yacoub, close to Fez, Morocco

Sponge diver loses his footing
Diving for sponges off the Tunisian coast, diver loses a leg to a shark

Ornate architectural detail above the entrance to the Royal Palace, Fez, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Mosaic tilework, Zaouia Moulay Idriss, an Islamic shrine, Fes el Bali, Fes (Fez), Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Bab el Mansour Gate - Fez, Morocco
View through the city gate Bab el Mansour, built in 1732, in Fes (Fez), Morocco. The city gate leads to the old town. Date: circa 1930s

Charles George Gordon(1833-85), English soldier, 1924
Major-General Charles George Gordon (1833-1885), British army officer and administrator. Also known as Chinese Gordon, Gordon Pasha, and Gordon of Khartoum

Horatio Herbert Kitchener, 1st Earl Kitchener, British Field Marshal, diplomat and statesman, 1902. Artist: G Lekegian
Horatio Herbert Kitchener, 1st Earl Kitchener, British Field Marshal, diplomat and statesman, 1902. Kitchener (1850-1916) regained the Sudan for Egypt by his victory at the Battle of Omdurman (1898)

North Africa, Morocco, Fes, Medina, display of Hamzas, or Hands of Fatima

Thessaloniki, Greece - Lemonade Seller Date: circa 1916

Spices, Fez, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Brass Shop, Medina, Fez, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Africa, Egypt
Egypt, Cairo. Fez-adorned Khedive Ismail who built the Gezira Palace in Cairo, Egypt to celebrate the opening of the Suez Canal shown in a wall mural adorning the venue today

Wartime poster, The British Colonial Empire (African Rifles)
Wartime poster, The British Colonial Empire, featuring a member of the Kings African Rifles, with the regiment badge below, and the names of all the colonial countries listed on either side. 1940s

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Detail of bronze door, Royal Palace, Fez el-Jedid, Fez, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Traditional Moroccan rugs for sale in the souk, Fez, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Tile detail, Attarine Medressa, Fez, Morocco, North Africa

Tawfiq Pasha / Petit Journ
MUHAMMED TAWFIQ PASHA Khedive of Egypt (1879-92) Date: 1852 - 1892

Richard Burton in eastern costume
Richard Burton, traveller, in the costume he wore as a pilgrim to Mecca

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Fez, a city that weaves together the threads of history and culture, stands as a testament to the rich tapestry of Morocco. As you wander through its labyrinthine streets, you can't help but feel the echoes of centuries past. At the Royal Palace Door in Fes, Morocco, one is transported back to an era when Gen C Gordon and Col Lith walked these very grounds. The intricate carvings on this majestic entrance tell stories of power and grandeur. In another corner of Fez, Mustapha Kemal Ataturk's presence lingers. This visionary leader left his mark on Turkey's history but found inspiration within these ancient walls. As you explore further, your eyes are drawn to a mesmerizing mosaic adorned with Arabic and Kufic calligraphy. It serves as a reminder that art transcends time and language – just like Ismail Enver Pasha did during World War I. Speaking of war, Casablanca comes to mind – Sidney Greenstreet and Ingrid Bergman immortalized in Michael Curtiz's iconic film from 1942. A tale set against the backdrop of turmoil where fez-wearing characters added intrigue to this timeless classic. The fez itself holds symbolic significance beyond cinema or conflict. During World War I propaganda campaigns by The Central Powers sought harmony among nations while Abdul Hamid II donned his lith-fez as he navigated political challenges. But let us not forget that Fez is more than just a symbol; it is home to treasures like Attarine Madrasah - a UNESCO World Heritage Site that embodies knowledge and spirituality in every brick. And if you find yourself yearning for Turkish delights amidst this Moroccan marvel, Istanbul offers traditional Turkish fezes for sale alongside postcards capturing Europe's allure – bridging continents through fashion and nostalgia alike.