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Once Upon a Time Jewish Life in Istanbul, in Ladino Ads – 4

You can feel the rich and vivid Jewish life that used to be lived in Istanbul once upon a time, through the Ladino ads that were published in various newspapers of the time. While the ads reflect the colorful Jewish life of that time, they also make us ponder giving us the chance to compare today with the past and the glimpse of a time soon to be forgotten.
İzak BARON
September 29, 2019
Once Upon a Time Jewish Life in Istanbul, in Ladino Ads – 4

Translation by Janet MITRANI

What’s not in the ads... Tailor Fahri Şahinbaş is announcing that he is sewing all kinds of men and women dresses for 48 liras instead of 100 liras. He’s also inviting his customers to take this chance, guaranteeing satisfaction at the same time...

Don’t mistake it for the game ‘Domino’. This is the glassware store ‘Domino’, under the Frej Han building, where lots of surprises including easy payment terms, await the visiting customers...

Pakmel Trade in Okçumusa (Şişhane, Istanbul) to where coming from even far away will be worthwhile; selling radios, refrigerators, record players, washing machines, chandeliers, etc...

The announcement of David Kohen who makes custom-made shirts and pyjamas in Kuledibi (Beyoğlu, Istanbul) ...

Vitona margarine which can be used for all kinds of fish and fries, can be found in the Fish Market now...

Rouge et Noir Restaurant and Club is announcing the program that will last only for a week starting from this Wednesday, including the famous Israeli singer Tova Porat, international strip-tease star Dolly Doll and others...

The movie of an unforgettable love story, in which George Rigaud and Josette Day share the leading roles, is now playing in Sümer movie-theater... 

 

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The images are taken from the twitter account “Haliç Postası” (@HalicPostasi)


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