THIS is the dress of a Turk, whenever he ventures abroad on foot: but this, among the higher ranks, is never done in the streets of Constantinople.
A Turk in his chall, or shawl. Ottoman man in traditional dress.
A Page of the Turkish Sultan. Head of the Dragomans of the Sublime Gate.
THE Pages of the Sultan, who hold a much more important office than is to be inferred from what we mean by the same name, at least they often arrive at the most important dignities, are appointed in a very peculiar manner.
The Mufti of Istanbul or Chief of the Religion. Ottoman Empire
The Mufti of Istanbul or Chief of the Religion. Ottoman Empire.
A Hamal or common porter at Istanbul. Ottoman Empire
A Hamal or common porter. Historical Ottoman Empire officials and ethnic groups. THESE men are very numerous, particularly at Pera (Beyoğlu), where they are employed in reming the various goods… Read More
Subaltern Officer of the Janissary. Ottoman Empire Costume.
Subaltern officer of the Janissary corps. Ottoman Empire.
Women of the Andros Island. Ottoman Empire.
THE dress of the females of this island, like most of those in the other islands of the Archipelago, is very pleasing and interesting, especially when worn by the young and beautiful.
A Saka or Turkish water carrier. Ottoman Empire Costume.
Water is constantly carried about the streets both of Pera and Constantinople, and the Sakàs carry it in lethern buckets.
An Albanian with large pipe. Shqiperia of the Ottoman Empire.
An Albanian, Shqiperia during the Ottoman Empire in 1800.
Jewish citizen of Constantinople. Ottoman Empire 1800.
In no country do the persecuted Jews enjoy more privileges than in Constantinople.
An Ottoman Empire Bosniac. Inhabitant of Bosnia. 19th century.
Inhabitant of Bosnia. The national character and costume appear essentially different.