A Turk in shops his CHALL, or SHAWL (Ottoman - Costume) Original

Stipple engraving of a Turk in his CHALL, or SHAWL (Costume - Ottoman Empire)

Hand colored.

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

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

Each hand-colored plate, drawn from life in 1798 by Octavien Dalvimart and stipple-engraved by John Dadley and William Poole, is accompanied by an explanation of the figure's role, responsibility and details of dress, written by Miller (misattributed by Hiler to William Alexander).

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. The clokes are generally ornamented with richly worked. The male dress of the Turks is regulated by sumptuary laws, and is distinctive of the different classes, but the females are permitted to wear any sort of ornaments they choose. The Turks of any considerable rank in life consider it as degradation to be seen walking; and they constantly go about the city on horseback, accompanied by a numerous train of servants on foot. Some very pompous and rich individuals have been known to have above a hundred in their train. These are always as richly dressed, and as numerous as possible at any of their feasts, particularly that of the Beyram.

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 shops x 25.8cm

Condition: Very good

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

Passe-partout is not included.
Frame is not included.

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