Two journeys to Japan. 1856-7, by Kinahan Cornwallis.
Category: Asia
Costume and fashion history of Asia. Manners and Customs. Collected from rare sources.
The governor of Hakodate and Suite.
The governor of Hakodate and Suite. While witnessing the wrestling match.
Performance of the actors, at Nagasaki Japan.
Ladies witnessing the performance of the actors, at Nagasaki Japan. Source: Two journeys to Japan. 1856-7, by Kinahan Cornwallis. Illustrated by the author. Published by Thomas Cautley Newby. London 1859.
Historical Turkish male and female costumes from the european part.
Historical Turkish male and female costumes from the european part of the Ottoman Empire. The costume history by Auguste Racinet, 1888.
Sultan Mahmud I. Emperor of the Ottoman Empire.
Sultan Mahmud I (1696-1754) was from 1730 to 1754 Sultan of the Ottoman Empire. Mahmud was the son of Mustafa II. and was during the Patrona Halil Rebellion-instead of his uncle… Read More
Kurds with gun from Turkey in 19th century.
Kurds with gun from Turkey in 19th century. Kurde. Asie. Gallery: Asian costumes by Auguste Wahlen. Manners, customs and costumes of all peoples of the world.
Imam from Turkey in 19th century.
Imam from Turkey in 19th century. Ottoman Empire. Iman. Turquie.
Man from Tibet. Tibetan in 19th century.
Man from Tibet. Tibetan in 19th century. Thibetain. Gallery: Asian costumes by Auguste Wahlen. Manners, customs and costumes of all peoples of the world.
Formosan. Taiwanese aborigine in 19th c.
Formosan. Taiwanese aborigine in 19th century.
Yakutia Russia woman costume in 19th century.
Sakha (Yakutia) is a republic in the north-eastern part of Asian Russia.