Servet-i Fünun Magazine 1926 Reza Shah Pahlavi Cover Oath Ceremony Iran Middle East Stalin Ottoman

Servet-i Fünun Magazine - 1926 (Ottoman Turkish, Issue Featuring Reza Shah Pahlavi’s Oath Ceremony)

Description:
This is a 1926 issue of the Ottoman Turkish literary and cultural magazine Servet-i Fünun, one of the longest-running and most influential periodicals of the late Ottoman and early Republican era. The cover highlights the loyalty oath ceremony of the new Shah of Iran, Reza Shah Pahlavi, before the Iranian parliament, reflecting the magazine’s engagement with both domestic and international affairs.

The issue contains a wide array of photographs, illustrations, and advertisements, providing valuable insight into the visual and commercial culture of the 1920s. Beyond the main cover story, it includes reports on global leaders and events, notably featuring articles on Joseph Stalin, the Pope, and other major figures of the international stage, alongside cultural and political updates from around the world.

As a blend of literature, news, and visual media, this issue of Servet-i Fünun captures a transitional period in global and regional history, where modern nation-states, cultural exchange, and propaganda intersected within the pages of a widely read magazine.

Key Features:

• Title: Servet-i Fünun Magazine

• Date: 1926

• Language: Ottoman Turkish

• Cover Story: Reza Shah Pahlavi’s loyalty oath ceremony before the Iranian Parliament

• Content Highlights:

  • Numerous photographs and illustrations

  • Contemporary advertisements reflecting 1920s consumer culture

  • International news coverage, including articles on Joseph Stalin, the Pope, and other world affairs

  • Political and cultural reporting from Turkey and abroad

• Historical Significance: A rare issue capturing the early reign of Reza Shah Pahlavi and global political dynamics of the mid-1920s