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Vienna's "Old Court Theatre" next to the Imperial Palace.The last performance before demolition was on October 13,1888, a day before the first performance in the new house.Interior.
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Vienna's "Old Court Theatre" next to the Imperial Palace.The last performa...

Vienna's "Old Court Theatre" next to the Imperial Palace.The last performance before demolition was on October 13,1888, a day before the first performance in the new house.The demolition of the Old Court Theatre.
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Vienna's "Old Court Theatre" next to the Imperial Palace.The last performa...

Vienna's "Burgtheater",the Court theatre.Replacing an older structure considered too small,the "New Court Theatre" opened on October 14,1888. Contemporary watercolour showing the interior of the theatre.
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Vienna's "Burgtheater",the Court theatre.Replacing an older structure consi...

The Vienna Opera around 1880.In 1860,an international competition for a new opera building in Vienna was won by architects Siccardsburg and van der Nuell.The new opera was opened with Mozart's Don Giovanni on May 25,1869.
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The Vienna Opera around 1880.In 1860,an international competition for a new op...

City of Vienna poster urging housewives to use electricity. Around 1922.
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City of Vienna poster urging housewives to use electricity. Around 1922...

The stage entrance of the Old Burgtheater,1888.
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The stage entrance of the Old Burgtheater,1888.

Kara Mustapha Pasha (1634-1683) Turkish Grand Vizier, Admiral of the Turkish fleet, member of the Sultans council. When his siege of Vienna in 1683 failed, he was executed by order of the Sultan. Oil on canvas, 75 x 49 cm
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Kara Mustapha Pasha (1634-1683) Turkish Grand Vizier, Admiral of the Turkish f...

The relief of Vienna 1683. Turkish armies under Kara Mustapha Pasha had surrounded Vienna since July 14, 1683. Imperial armies, including Polish troops under King Jan III Sobieski and Bavarian troops under the Elector Max Emanuel,delivered the city on Sept.12, 1683
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The relief of Vienna 1683. Turkish armies under Kara Mustapha Pasha had surro...

Buckler of buffalo leather, from Ethiopia. Black leather, silver knobs with geometrical and plant ornaments. Lined inside with light-coloured leather; leather grip. Booty from a Turkish camp.
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Buckler of buffalo leather, from Ethiopia. Black leather, silver knobs with geom...

Turkish horsetails, insignia of high-ranking officers. Horsetails are topped by half-moons and are shown in front of a large Turkish flag, captured at the battle of Hamzsabek, July 22, 1684.
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Turkish horsetails, insignia of high-ranking officers. Horsetails are topped by...

Turkish flag, red linen, medallions with verses from the Koran, along the sides medallions with the names of Allah, Mohammed and the four Imams.
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Turkish flag, red linen, medallions with verses from the Koran, along the sid...

Turkish flag, second half 17th century. Red silk, yellow silk applications. Ali's sword (D'hul Faqar) in the center, hand of the Prophet, moon and stars.
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Turkish flag, second half 17th century. Red silk, yellow silk applications...