Armenian woman from Constantinople in traditional costume.

Traditional Armenian costume. Ottoman Empire clothing. Franz Lipperheide.

Armenian woman from Constantinople.

Armenian woman from Constantinople in traditional costume, 1850.

Ottoman Empire costume

Gallery: “Sheets for costume design: historical and folk costumes. Published by Franz Lipperheide, 1876-1887.

Note:  A Spahi of the Asiatic provinces. Member of the Ottoman irregular cavalry.
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