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Illustrations of Ottomans circa 1790 in

Costumes Turcs
Vol. II Folio 14. Costume of a woman who has been to Mecca


Femme qui a été a la Mecque.
Painting (watercolour). Folio 14 from an album showing Turkish costume. Costume of a woman who has been to Mecca. Wearing a black veil over the face a a green shawl (kuşak) over the head and shoulders and a pale brown ferace. She is holding a green staff.

British Museum. Registration number: 1974,0617,0.12.2.14
Previously owned by Heinrich Friedrich von Diez

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