Mekhitarists of Vienna - No. 5 - Erzerum (Karin) - The Chapel

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Title

Mekhitarists of Vienna - No. 5 - Erzerum (Karin) - The Chapel

Image Description and Historical Context

This postcard depicts a chapel in Erzerum (Karin). The stone structure features a steeply pitched roof and a simple, arched doorway with an ornamental relief above it. The chapel's facade shows a modest window and cross at the gable, characteristic of Armenian religious architecture. Snow covers the ground, indicating a winter scene, and the surrounding buildings hint at an enclosed courtyard setting.

Date or Circa Period

ca. 1920

Publisher's Series Number

No. 5

Orientation

Vertical

Original Printed Text

Imp. Méchithariste, Vienne VII, Autriche.
Կարին, Տաճարը
Erzeroum, La chapelle

Publisher / Printer

Mekhitarists of Vienna

Citation

“Mekhitarists of Vienna - No. 5 - Erzerum (Karin) - The Chapel,” Armenian Philatelic, accessed December 23, 2024, https://armphil.com/items/show/6.

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