Collection

Egypt 1901 — Philibin & Vve. Barrot, Cairo Hardware Merchants (Art Nouveau Letterhead Invoice)

Finely printed 1901 Art Nouveau letterhead invoice from Philibin & Vve. Barrot, a prominent Cairo hardware and ironmongery firm operating near the Central Post Office district. The bilingual French–Arabic masthead features ornamental flourishes, a wide decorative border, and period typography characteristic of turn-of-the-century commercial printing in Egypt. ... Read more →

Egypt 1908 — Mohammed El Komi Carriage & Automobile Workshop Invoice

Early 1908 invoice from Mohammed El Komi’s carriage and automobile workshop in Cairo, located near the palace of Mazloum Pasha. The illustrated header shows a finely printed horse-drawn carriage, reflecting the transitional era when carriage builders were adapting their workshops to service imported automobiles. The bilingual French–Arabic description lists painting, upholstery, repair, and bespoke manufacturing services. ... Read more →