Officers of the Grand Signior (Costume - Ottoman Empire) ORIGINAL order

Stipple engraving of Officers of the Grand Signior (Costume - Ottoman Empire)

Hand colored.

Published by W. Miller. London order. Engravings dated 1802,

An exquisitely engraved and hand colored image, plate number 3 from Octavian Dalvimart's "The Costume of Turkey" which was first published in 1802.

These officers, who are in their dress of ceremony, which consists of rich silks, trimmed and lined with valuable furs, and with a singular crested plume on their heads, are called Capidji Bachi, and are for the private service of the Sultan. To them is attached the honour of carrying the bow-string, when the monarch orders them; and their appearance therefore, with that instrument in their hands, is dreaded by all.

Very good condition. An attractive print together with a separate sheet of descriptive text in both English and French.

This BEAUTIFUL colored print provides us a snapshot in history of early study of Turkish costume and culture.

This is an ORIGINAL antique print NOT a reproduction.

Sizes: 35cm x 25.8cm

Condition: Very good

Original prints can have some imperfections due to the age. Please consult the images attentively.

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Frame is not included.

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