Thessaloniki, Greece - Turkish Street Vendors
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Thessaloniki, Greece - Turkish Street Vendors
Thessaloniki, Greece - Turkish Street Vendors. Date: 1904
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph, taken in 1904, transports us back in time to the vibrant and multicultural streets of Thessaloniki, Greece, then known as Salonica. The image showcases a bustling scene of Turkish street vendors, a common sight in this historically diverse city. Thessaloniki, located in the northern part of Greece, has a rich history that reflects its complex cultural heritage, with influences from the Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Ottomans, and Jews. In this photograph, we see a group of Turkish vendors, mostly women, selling various goods on the sidewalk. One woman, dressed in traditional Turkish attire, is carefully arranging colorful textiles on a blanket, while another is engaged in a lively conversation with a young boy. The boy, with a curious expression on his face, reaches out to touch one of the intricately patterned fabrics. The vendors' wares include textiles, fruits, and other household items, spread out on blankets and baskets. This photograph offers a glimpse into the daily life of Thessaloniki's Turkish community during a period of significant cultural and demographic change. The city, which was part of the Ottoman Empire until 1913, experienced a mass exodus of its Turkish and Jewish populations following the Balkan Wars. This image serves as an important reminder of the city's rich history and the diverse communities that once thrived there.
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