Andras Riedlmayer

Bibliographer and director associated with the Aga Khan Program at Harvard's Fine Arts Library, noted for work on Islamic art and cultural heritage documentation; contributed identification and archival context for the postcards.

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A British Burlesque Artist in Belle Époque Cairo

In this captivating discussion, historian Gwendolyn Collaço shares her serendipitous discovery of a postcard collection belonging to British burlesque artist Miss Kitty Lord. She uncovers details about Kitty's flamboyant life in early 20th-century Cairo, highlighted by romantic correspondences with a local architect. Andras Riedlmayer provides insights on archival context, while memorabilia expert Paul Drummond recounts the fascinating provenance of the postcards. Together, they explore themes of theatricality, cultural exchanges, and the vibrant society of Belle Époque Cairo.

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