THIS singular body of Arabs never inhabit any town, but constantly live under tents.
A Bedouin Arab in the vicinity of Alexandria. Ottoman Empire.
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A muslim female dancer at Constantinople. Ottoman empire.
Music and dancing are forbidden by the Islamic religion, these amusements are tolerated by the government.
A young turkish prince, heir to the throne.
This plate is a portrait of one of them, who will succeed to the throne.
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Ottoman Empire. Two Janissaries in their dress of ceremony.
Each Janissary has a certain indelible symbol marked in the flesh of the arm by means of gunpowder, to shew the Odah, or regiment, to which he belongs.
Capidji Bachi. Private officer of the turkish sultan.
CAPIDJI BACHI. Kapıcıbaşı, head of ceremonies in the Sultan’s palace.
Privat secretary to the turkish sultan. Ottoman Empire official.
Privat secretary to the turkish sultan. Ottoman Empire official.
A female of the island of Naxos. Ottoman Empire ethnic groups.
The inhabitants of Naxos have been remarked even from the earliest times for their love of liberty.
Topchis soldier of the Ottoman Empire infantry.
Besides the regular and constant soldiers, comprehended under the classes of Janissaries and Spahis, there are several others.
A Member of the Divan. Ottoman Empire officials.
A Member of the Divan. This plate represents one of the other ten members. Higher-ranking Ottoman administrative official, member of the Divan.
Turban bearer. The guarding of the turkish Sultan’s turbans.
Turban bearer – Official responsible for the guarding of the Sultan’s turbans.
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