History Cafe ☕ Ottoman Heritage

🗺️ An Ottoman Map of #Scotland, 1803 #oldmaps #maps

🎨 A Street in Tripoli, #Libya, 1884

📷 Yeniköy, Istanbul, 1880s

📷 A Lebanese Couple from #Beirut, Lebanon, 1860s

✏️ Ottoman Imperial Language School, Istanbul, 1892

✒️ Bakkal Ârif Efendi

✒️ A Calligraphic Wall Panel, 1889
“One hour of #justice is better than sixty years of worship”
“The heavens and the earth stand firm by justice.” (Prophet ﷺ)

“…and when you judge between people, to judge with justice.” (Quran, 4:58)

📷 Üsküdar, Istanbul, 1880s

📷 Portrait of a Young Mevlevi Dervish, c. 1880

🗺️ A Map of the Ottoman Empire, 1880s

📷 A Lebanese Couple from #Beirut, Lebanon, 1860s

✏️ Ottoman Imperial Language School, Istanbul, 1892

📷 Üsküdar, Istanbul, 1880s

📷 Portrait of a Young Mevlevi Dervish, c. 1880

🗺️ A Map of the Ottoman Empire, 1880s

✒️ Bakkal Ârif Efendi

✒️ A Calligraphic Wall Panel, 1889
“One hour of #justice is better than sixty years of worship”
“The heavens and the earth stand firm by justice.” (Prophet ﷺ)

“…and when you judge between people, to judge with justice.” (Quran, 4:58)

🏛️ Ottoman Fire-Fighting Pump (Tulumba), 19th Century

🎨 Women's Boat Ride, Istanbul, 19th Century

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✏️ George de La Chappelle

✏️ #Jewish Woman of Istanbul, 1648

✒️ Çırçırlı Ali Efendi

✒️ A Sufi Calligraphic Panel, Name, 1875 #art

🗺️ Plan of #Tripoli, Libya, 17th Century

📜 A Letter from an Ottoman Nanny in Serres (Greece) to a Little Girl in Istanbul, 1911 “My beloved Şahika Sultan, light of my two eyes! If only you knew how much I miss you, you would at once board the train and come to Serres. Yet as you are but a little girl—so very little—you cannot do such a thing, and therefore you are unable to win the honor of throwing yourself into your loving nanny’s arms and resting upon her warm bosom. If you would at least deign to send me the latest photograph you have had taken, I would keep that picture—your very image—always close to my heart, and in this way you would somewhat soothe your nanny’s humble emotions. Do not forget or neglect it. Send me, together with your letter, the last photograph you had taken. You had promised it even while you were still here. The other day I sent you a doll that was not worthy of you. It was not the sort of doll that should be presented to you; yet, as I could not find a better one in Serres—one that would be fitting for you—I was compelled, seeking your forgiveness, to send that one. Kiss it, smell it, rock it to sleep, swaddle it, care for it well, protect it nicely, and look kindly upon it, saying, ‘It is a gift from my dear nanny.’ In the spring season, I await your coming to Serres together with your esteemed mother. Until then, I shall prepare my loving arms in a manner befitting you. Do not leave them empty. Come, fill them, and make your nanny happy. My life’s companion, Salih Efendi, kisses your two eyes and beseeches Almighty God to grant you health, well-being, and long life. I kiss the hem of your esteemed mother’s garment, and pray for the continuation of her affectionate favor toward you. I also beg that you do not forget me and that you always await me. As suitable opportunities arise, I too shall come to Istanbul to see you and to kiss you. Live in comfort, sleep, rest, my beloved Şahika Sultan, light of my two eyes… December 25, 1911 Your loving nanny in Serres.”

📜 A #Letter from an Ottoman #Nanny in Serres (Greece) to a Little Girl in Istanbul, 1911

“My beloved Şahika Sultan, light of my two eyes! If only you knew how much I miss you, you would at once board the train and come to Serres. Yet as you are but a little girl... [𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗙𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗹𝘁 𝗧𝗲𝘅𝘁]

📷 An Old Man Examining Inscriptions on Ancient Ruins with Two Village Children, Western Anatolia, 1900s

📜 A Letter from an Ottoman Nanny in Serres (Greece) to a Little Girl in Istanbul, 1911 “My beloved Şahika Sultan, light of my two eyes! If only you knew how much I miss you, you would at once board the train and come to Serres. Yet as you are but a little girl—so very little—you cannot do such a thing, and therefore you are unable to win the honor of throwing yourself into your loving nanny’s arms and resting upon her warm bosom. If you would at least deign to send me the latest photograph you have had taken, I would keep that picture—your very image—always close to my heart, and in this way you would somewhat soothe your nanny’s humble emotions. Do not forget or neglect it. Send me, together with your letter, the last photograph you had taken. You had promised it even while you were still here. The other day I sent you a doll that was not worthy of you. It was not the sort of doll that should be presented to you; yet, as I could not find a better one in Serres—one that would be fitting for you—I was compelled, seeking your forgiveness, to send that one. Kiss it, smell it, rock it to sleep, swaddle it, care for it well, protect it nicely, and look kindly upon it, saying, ‘It is a gift from my dear nanny.’ In the spring season, I await your coming to Serres together with your esteemed mother. Until then, I shall prepare my loving arms in a manner befitting you. Do not leave them empty. Come, fill them, and make your nanny happy. My life’s companion, Salih Efendi, kisses your two eyes and beseeches Almighty God to grant you health, well-being, and long life. I kiss the hem of your esteemed mother’s garment, and pray for the continuation of her affectionate favor toward you. I also beg that you do not forget me and that you always await me. As suitable opportunities arise, I too shall come to Istanbul to see you and to kiss you. Live in comfort, sleep, rest, my beloved Şahika Sultan, light of my two eyes… December 25, 1911 Your loving nanny in Serres.”

📜 A #Letter from an Ottoman #Nanny in Serres (Greece) to a Little Girl in Istanbul, 1911

“My beloved Şahika Sultan, light of my two eyes! If only you knew how much I miss you, you would at once board the train and come to Serres. Yet as you are but a little girl... [𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗙𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗹𝘁 𝗧𝗲𝘅𝘁]

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📷 An Old Man Examining Inscriptions on Ancient Ruins with Two Village Children, Western Anatolia, 1900s

📷 An Ottoman Military Middle School in Bab al-Bahr, Tripoli, #Libya, 1890s

🎨 Ziya Kulları (1840-1908)

🎨 Belgrad Forest, Istanbul, Late 19th Century #forest #painting

🟤 Istanbul-Made, Hammered Copper Tray, 19th Century

📷 Studio Photo of Two Little Girls, Istanbul, c. 1900