The inhabitants of Naxos have been remarked even from the earliest times for their love of liberty.
Category: Asia
Costume and fashion history of Asia. Manners and Customs. Collected from rare sources.
Topchis soldier of the Ottoman Empire infantry.
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, which are more particularly raised… Read More
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.
The Fabric of Civilization: How Textiles Made the World Paperback – December 7, 2021
by Virginia Postrel (Author)
From Neanderthal string to 3D knitting, an “expansive” global history that highlights “how textiles truly changed the world” (Wall Street Journal)
Turban bearer. The guarding of the turkish Sultan’s turbans.
Turban bearer – Official responsible for the guarding of the Sultan’s turbans. THIS officer holds a very conspicuous place in several of the grand processions of the Sultan, who has always two turbans carried before him.
Sword Bearer to the Ottoman Sultans. Selictár Agá.
Life guard cavalryman, weapon bearer, stirrup holder, Sultan’s sword bearer. This officer carries the imperial saber on his shoulders, till he comes to the little village of Youb.
A Greek Sailor in the service of the Ottoman Sultan.
The thirty-first Odah (regiment, chamber) of the Janissaries, whose symbol is an anchor, is employed in the sea service.
Woman with child. Traditional Japanese clothing in 1920.
Postcard. Japanese woman with doll or children. Traditional Japanese clothing and hairstyle from c. 1920th.