Vintage 1900's
Purger & Co
Court of the Myrtles (Patio de los Arrayanes) in the Alhambra Palace in Granada, Spain
Chromolithograph print no. 1081 mounted on board in great condition as displayed in the photo gallery
8 1/2 by 11 inches. Mounted on board. Protective covering.
(Inv#73822)
The printing house Purger & Co. and features a picture of the Patio de los Arrayanes (Court of the Myrtles) in the Alhambra Palace in Granada, Spain.
Purger & Co.
Location: Purger & Co. was a printing house based in Maximilianstraße 13, Munich, Germany.
Specialty: The firm was known for the high quality of its postcard production in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Process: They utilized a complex and costly three-color photochromolithograph process, which allowed them to print postcards in naturalistic colors.
Golden Age: Purger & Co. is considered one of the most important producers of postcards worldwide during this "golden age" period (1895-1915).
Scope: Their extensive stock of postcards included views from around Europe and the Mediterranean region, often featuring scenes like the Alhambra. .
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