Turban Collection (page 3)

Sir Pertab (Pratap) Singh, Maharaja of Idar, Indian ruler
Sir Pertab (Pratap) Singh (1845-1922), Maharaja of Idar (Gujarat), Indian ruler, First World War. Date: circa 1913-1914

The Mercy Fathers ransoming the captives in Algeria, c. 1830-40 (litho) (b / w photo)
CHT287709 The Mercy Fathers ransoming the captives in Algeria, c.1830-40 (litho) (b/w photo) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Ancient depictions of Tamerlane or Timur, Turco-Mongol conqueror. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrarios Ancient

The Pipes Of Lucknow (colour litho)
3651564 The Pipes Of Lucknow (colour litho) by Rainey, William (1852-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pipes Of Lucknow)

Queens Own Corps of Guides Officer, NCOs and Troopers, 1897 (b / w photo)
PNP315922 Queens Own Corps of Guides Officer, NCOs and Troopers, 1897 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The King of Brobdingnag and Gulliver (Plate 2d) published by Hannah Humphrey in 1804
NCO190174 The King of Brobdingnag and Gulliver (Plate 2d) published by Hannah Humphrey in 1804 (etching with engraving & w/c on paper) by Gillray

The tortoise trainer
FIA5384761 The tortoise trainer by Bey, Osman Hamdi (1842-1910); Pera Museum, Istanbul, Turkey; (add.info.: " Le dresseur de tortues" (The tortoise trainer)

Reciting Poetry in a Garden, Iran, first quarter 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Reciting Poetry in a Garden, Iran, first quarter 17th century

New Lamps for Old, 1901. Creator: Joseph Edward Southall
New Lamps for Old (in frame), 1901. The subject is taken from story of Aladdin in the One Thousand and One Nights (The Arabian Nights)

Head and shoulders of a Turk, with a moustache and a large turban, 1645

The Fortune Teller, c. 1635 (oil on canvas)
3432875 The Fortune Teller, c.1635 (oil on canvas) by Tour, Georges de la (1593-1652); 102x123.5 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; French, out of copyright

Costume design for the ballet Scheharazade by N. Rimsky-Korsakov. Private Collection

Tea House, Nanking Road, Shanghai, China
Tea House in Nanking Road, Shanghai, China. Date: circa 1908

Ww1 Postcard India Joins
India joins the war Date: 1915

Devil Dancers, Ceylon (Sri Lanka)
Devil Dancers of Ceylon (Sri Lanka), with drummers. Date: circa 1890s

The Cheat with the Ace of Diamonds, c. 1635-40 (oil on canvas) (for details see 90054-56)
XIR90053 The Cheat with the Ace of Diamonds, c.1635-40 (oil on canvas) (for details see 90054-56) by Tour, Georges de la (1593-1652); 106x146 cm; Louvre, Paris

A Muhunt and Gosaeens, from A Mahratta Camp, 5th April 1813 (colour engraving)
XCF273122 A Muhunt and Gosaeens, from A Mahratta Camp, 5th April 1813 (colour engraving) by Atkinson, John Augustus (1775-1831) (after); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Portrait of Sultan Mehmet II (1432-81) (w / c on paper)
XIR181223 Portrait of Sultan Mehmet II (1432-81) (w/c on paper) by Turkish School (15th century); Topkapi Palace Museum, Istanbul

Ms E-14 Mystical conversation between Sufic sheikhs (gouache on paper)
XIR155439 Ms E-14 Mystical conversation between Sufic sheikhs (gouache on paper) by Indian School, (17th century); Institute of Oriental Studies, St. Petersburg, Russia; Indian, out of copyright

Unloading cargo at Colombo. British Empire Marketing Board poster, 1928
CEYLONESE DOCKWORKERS. Unloading cargo at Colombo. British Empire Marketing Board poster, 1928

ELEPHANT & HOWDAH, 1851. Embroidered housings and trappings of the elephant and howdah exhibited by Queen Victoria of Great Britain at the Crystal Palace Exhibition of 1851

THE SON OF THE SHEIK, 1926. Film poster

The dancer. Found in the Collection of Collection Perez Simon, Mexico

Man of Lahore (Punjab) in black suit, turban and cape, carrying a bow.. Handcolored woodcut from Auguste Wahlens Manners, Customs and Costumes of all the People of the World, Brussels, 1845

Self Portrait, engraved by J. Mollison (engraving)
XJF396071 Self Portrait, engraved by J. Mollison (engraving) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764) (after); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Apotheosis of Handel, 1787 (engraving)
XJF331714 Apotheosis of Handel, 1787 (engraving) by Rebecca, Biagio (1735-1808) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Frederick Handel (1685-1759); engraved by James Heath (1757-1834);

Study of a Head (red chalk on paper)
BAL42709 Study of a Head (red chalk on paper) by Buonarroti, Michelangelo (1475-1564); British Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Inv.1926/10/9/1 (W.11)); Italian, out of copyright

Gerda Maurus - Austrian film actress
Gerda Maurus (1903-1968) - Austrian actress Date: early 1930s

Jodhpur at Fort Mehrangarh in Rajasthan India a great image of bearded character man guard in doorway of Fort Palace in costume (MR)

Woman in Blue by David Wright
Beautiful portrait of an unidentified woman by David Wright, better known for his pin ups. She sits with her arms folded and looks over her shoulder while wearing a turban style scarf on her head

Painting of a Turkish man - Constantinople. Once a man had taken pilgrimage to Mecca, he always wore a beard and was forthwith known as Haji (followed by his name) to denote this fact

Richard of India - Maharajah in Istanbul
Richard of India. An Indian Maharajah during a visit to Constantinople

Thuggee Poisoner 19th C
Notorious Indian thug poisoner

Corset Persephone, 1911
The veritable corset Persephone renders the sveltest Parisiennes even svelter

DRESSMAKERs BILL C1816
Maids dress: melon sleeves, deep v corsage, chemisette & ruff, apron & turban. Lady: white pelisse with scallop edging & ribbon trim, dress with ruff & decorative hem

India, Punjab, Amritsar, sikh pilgrims, one carrying a barcha spear at the Golden Temple - the holiest shrine of Sikhism

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Shaibal Nandi

Turban beauty
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Sultanes Cigarettes, ca. 1930 (Pochoir print)
8726605 Sultanes Cigarettes, ca. 1930 (Pochoir print) by Vincent, Rene (1871-1936); 15,5x6,0 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Stone statue of 18th century playing Ravanhathd or Veena
8725388 Stone statue of 18th century playing Ravanhathd or Veena; Private Collection; (add.info.: Stone statue of 18th century playing Ravanhathd or Veena); © Dinodia Photo.

Selim Kahn III, from Portraits of the Emperors of Turkey, 1815 (mezzotint, hand-coloured with brush and w/c)
5862159 Selim Kahn III, from Portraits of the Emperors of Turkey, 1815 (mezzotint, hand-coloured with brush and w/c) by Young, John (1755-1825); The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Ali bin Said, 4th Sultan of Zanzibar (engraving)
8631530 Ali bin Said, 4th Sultan of Zanzibar (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ali bin Said, (1854-1893), 4th Sultan of Zanzibar

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"The Turban: A Timeless Symbol of Culture, Power, and Identity" From the enigmatic gaze of Vermeer's "Girl with a Pearl Earring" to the elegant lady standing outside a Gucci shop, the turban has adorned heads throughout history, transcending time and cultures. In 1665-6, Vermeer immortalized the allure of a young woman wearing a turban in his iconic painting. The turban became synonymous with mystery and femininity. During King George V's Silver Jubilee celebrations in 1935, an ILN cover showcased the grandeur of this headpiece as it graced royal heads across nations. It symbolized regality and honor. The canvas by Georges de La Tour displayed a fortune teller donning a turban in 1630. This portrayal highlighted its association with mysticism and divination. Even on battlefields like World War I, Sikh soldiers proudly wore turbans as part of their religious identity while fearlessly fighting for their countries' freedom. Centuries before them, Nasreddin - Seljuq satirist - used humor to challenge societal norms while sporting his distinctive turban. Duleep Singh's lithograph depicted him wearing a majestic turban that represented his heritage as the last Maharaja of Punjab amidst British colonial rule. Jean-Paul Marat met his tragic end at the hands of Charlotte Corday; however, even in death, he was portrayed wearing his signature red cap-turban combo—a symbol of revolutionary fervor during France’s tumultuous times. In World War II posters promoting unity within The British Commonwealth Nations Together campaign featured diverse individuals united under one cause—turbans representing solidarity amid adversity. Barburdar or punkah wallahs were indispensable figures in Indian households who kept inhabitants cool using hand fans—an essential accessory often accompanied by turbans that added elegance to their role.