Upholsterer munjid in Old Cairo & Heliopolis 1915

Captured between 1915 and 1916 by British artist and photographer William Saunderson Cooper, this image depicts an Egyptian upholsterer at work in Old Cairo or the newly established district of Heliopolis.
The upholsterer, a cornerstone of traditional Egyptian craftsmanship, is shown engaged in manual cushion and furniture padding, using simple, time-honored tools.
Cooper’s photo blends ethnographic observation with artistic composition, offering a rare glimpse into everyday Egyptian labor during the World War I era and British occupation.

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cairo heliopolis 1915 1916 upholsterer egyptian craftsman historical photo william saunderson cooper wwi british egypt
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