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This blog is dedicated to the intersection of photography and postal history, showcasing illustrated envelopes, photo postcards, and studio ephemera from the late 19th to mid-20th century, curated from the A. Fevzi Oruç Collection.
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At the top of the page is a portrait of Antoine Lumière (1840–1911), drawn using an engraving technique. Below it is a dedication in French:
Antoine Lumière (1840–1911) began his career as a painter but soon developed an interest in photography. In the 1870s, the photographic studio he established in Lyon quickly gained great success and became one of France’s leading portrait studios. He also passed his passion for photography to his children, and especially combining Louis Lumière’s technical curiosity with Auguste’s methodical approach, they paved the way for the invention of the cinematograph in 1895 — a device for recording and projecting moving images.
This item is documented as part of the Photography in Postal History research project.
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This item is documented as part of the Photography in Postal History research project.
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In the background of the card, a tall chimney marked with “Kodak-Pathé” rises prominently. This chimney symbolizes Kodak’s commitment to film production and distribution in Europe, a result of its partnership with Pathé. This collaboration began in 1927 and played a significant role in helping Kodak establish a strong presence in the European film market.
The card’s illustration was created by Christian Bouetthé, a French artist known for depicting classic French vehicles, industrial scenes, and brand histories in a nostalgic style on postcards.
This item is documented as part of the Photography in Postal History research project.
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For academic reference, please refer to How to Cite This Archive.
This item is documented as part of the Photography in Postal History research project.
For research context, see the Research Methodology.
For academic reference, please refer to How to Cite This Archive.
This item is documented as part of the Photography in Postal History research project.
For research context, see the Research Methodology.
For academic reference, please refer to How to Cite This Archive.
This item is documented as part of the Photography in Postal History research project.
For research context, see the Research Methodology.
For academic reference, please refer to How to Cite This Archive.
This item is documented as part of the Photography in Postal History research project.
For research context, see the Research Methodology.
For academic reference, please refer to How to Cite This Archive.
This item is documented as part of the Photography in Postal History research project.
For research context, see the Research Methodology.
For academic reference, please refer to How to Cite This Archive.
This item is documented as part of the Photography in Postal History research project.
For research context, see the Research Methodology.
For academic reference, please refer to How to Cite This Archive.