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A gloriously ornate invitation from Her Excellency The Ambassadress of Turkey
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A gloriously ornate invitation from Her Excellency The Ambassadress of Turkey
A gloriously ornate invitation from Her Excellency The Ambassadress of Turkey (Stefanaki Musurus Pasa) to the Launch of Turkish State Barge Seughudlu, built at Elswick Shipyard, Newcastle upon Tyne for His Imperial Majesty Sultan Abdul Hamid II (1842-1918) - September 25, 1903. Date: 1903
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Abdul Abdulhamid Barge Elswick Excellency Gloriously Hamid Invitation Khan Majesty Newcastle Pasa Script Shipyard Sultan Tyne Ottoman
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This exquisitely ornate invitation is a testament to the grandeur and opulence of the Ottoman Empire during the late 19th century. The invitation was issued by Her Excellency Stefanaki Musurus Pasa, the Ambassadress of Turkey, for the launch of the Turkish State Barge Seughudlu. The barge was built at Elswick Shipyard in Newcastle upon Tyne for His Imperial Majesty Sultan Abdul Hamid II. The date of the event was September 25, 1903. The invitation is a fold-out card, featuring intricate gold and silver embellishments, calligraphy, and elaborate floral designs. The script used is in Turkish, with the words "His Imperial Majesty Sultan Abdul Hamid Han, Second, Launch of the Turkish State Barge Seughudlu" written in elegant script at the top. The barge's name, "Seughudlu," is prominently displayed in the center, surrounded by intricate patterns and decorative elements. The launch of the Seughudlu was a significant event in the Ottoman Empire's maritime history. The barge was built to serve as a royal vessel for the Sultan, reflecting the empire's wealth and power. The invitation's grandeur reflects the importance of the occasion and the prestige of the Ottoman Empire during this period. The Ambassadress of Turkey, Stefanaki Musurus Pasa, played a crucial role in representing the Ottoman Empire in Europe during this time. Her presence at the launch of the Seughudlu would have been a symbol of the empire's diplomatic and cultural influence in Europe. This invitation is a rare and beautiful artifact that provides a glimpse into the grandeur and opulence of the Ottoman Empire during the late 19th century.
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