A fascinating black and white photographic postcard capturing the historic North Gate (Gradska vrata) of Trogir, on the Dalmatian coast. The view shows the 17th-century gate with the statue of St. John of Trogir (Sveti Ivan Trogirski) watching over the city, and the Venetian Lion of St. Mark below. The image is brought to life by the figures in the foreground, likely locals in traditional dress, and a lone child standing within the arched entryway, offering a wonderful glimpse into daily life over a century ago.

Published during the 'Golden Age' of postcards, this unused example dates from the Austro-Hungarian period, likely between 1906 and 1914. The reverse identifies the local publisher as 'Naklada: Rubignoni & Tironi' of Trogir, with copyright ('Deposé') held by Vittorio Stein of Trieste, another key city in the former empire. This dual attribution and the bilingual caption (Croatian and Italian) make it an interesting piece for social and postal historians, as well as collectors of this beautiful UNESCO World Heritage city.

• Era: Circa 1900s
• Dating: Austro-Hungarian 'Golden Age' postcard, c.1906-1914, based on the divided back format and publisher details.
• Origin: Croatia
• Publisher: Rubignoni & Tironi / Vittorio Stein
• Subject: City Gate and local people, Trogir, Croatia
• Condition: Good to very good; slight corner bumping, otherwise clean and unwritten.
• Collectibility: Desirable for collectors of Croatian and Austro-Hungarian topography. The social history element with local people in costume and the named local publisher add significant interest.

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