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Illustration of Ottomans from Turkish Postcards from the 1950s of

Elbicei Atika. Musée des Anciens Costumes Turcs de Constantinople, par Jean Brindesi

Plate 4

Pırpırı EsnafKaptanKalyoncuTulumbacı
Pirpiri Esnaf Ousta Galiodji Touloumbadji
Janissaire (ouvrier) Capitaine Marin Pompier
Janissary worker Captain Galleon Sailor Fireman



The robe made of red wool-cloth, worn by soldier, is the pırpırı.
Source: Türk Dil Kurumu Sözlükleri

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