MENA House hotel Cairo
Book Description
FROM A BYGONE ERA OF TRAVEL
Original chromolithographic luggage label, 143 by 143mm, two 2cm closed tears to the left margin, some creasing. In good condition and suitable for framing.
Dealer Notes
A larger-format decorative luggage label, capturing the glamour era of international travel during the interwar period.
The Mena House was initially build as a a hunting lodge for King Farouk in 1869. It became a hotel in 1886. The Italian photographer Fasani had his studio at the hotel. During World War I, the hotel was converted to a hospital for wounded Australian troops.
The Mena House was initially build as a a hunting lodge for King Farouk in 1869. It became a hotel in 1886. The Italian photographer Fasani had his studio at the hotel. During World War I, the hotel was converted to a hospital for wounded Australian troops.
Author
RICHTER & Co. (Printer.), J.PASCAL
Date
n.p., n.d. but [c.1920-30].
Binding
N/A
Publisher
MENA House hotel
Condition
G
Pages
1
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