Turban Collection (page 4)

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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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Harun al-Rashid , the fifth Abbasid Caliph, copperplate engraving from Strahlheim, 1840s (engraving)
UTD4919670 Harun al-Rashid , the fifth Abbasid Caliph, copperplate engraving from Strahlheim, 1840s (engraving); (add.info)

Portrait of Tippo Tip (Hamed bin Mohammed el Marjebi) (1837-1905), Arab merchant and explorer of Congo
NWI4923496 Portrait of Tippo Tip (Hamed bin Mohammed el Marjebi) (1837-1905), Arab merchant and explorer of Congo, circa 1800 - Colorisee engraving, 19th century - Tippu Tib

Second Afghan Anglo War (18778-1880): Punjab regiment (Panjab or Punjab) (Pakistan)
NWI4865784 Second Afghan Anglo War (18778-1880): Punjab regiment (Panjab or Punjab) (Pakistan) joins British troops during the war in Afghanistan, 1878 - Colorisee engraving

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4900378 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4902951 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4903019 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

Portrait of Arabe by A.L. Coulet. 1893. Oil on canvas. Mandatory mention: Collection fondation regards de Provence
JEB4891470 Portrait of Arabe by A.L. Coulet. 1893. Oil on canvas. Mandatory mention: Collection fondation regards de Provence

Woman in dress a la turkish in white linen and English lace, white petticoat with lace falbalas, fichu, blue gilet
FLO4671876 Woman in dress a la turkish in white linen and English lace, white petticoat with lace falbalas, fichu, blue gilet, and gold medallion with initials CD

Costume of an Armenian lady, 19th century. She wears a turban, a woven shawl, long jacket over a robe
FLO4656094 Costume of an Armenian lady, 19th century. She wears a turban, a woven shawl, long jacket over a robe, her long hair loose, and crochets wool

Obelisk at the entrance to the temple of Luxor
3561663 Obelisk at the entrance to the temple of Luxor; (add.info.: Luxor, Egypt 1850-1900 Date of Artwork: XII sec. a.C. Photographer: Zangaki); Alinari Archives, Florence.

Statue of Ramses at Luxor
3561662 Statue of Ramses at Luxor; (add.info.: Luxor, Egypt 1850-1900 Date of Artwork: XIII sec. a.C. Photographer: Zangaki); Alinari Archives, Florence.

Fruit vendors
3561643 Fruit vendors by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Egypt 1880-1899 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence.

Album "Egypt. Photographs by E. M. Acworth": crowded street in the Native Quarter in Cairo
3561483 Album "Egypt. Photographs by E. M. Acworth": crowded street in the Native Quarter in Cairo; (add.info.: Cairo, Egypt 1910 ca)

Moscow, Russia, A notable Russian oriental in costume poses in studio smoking, 1860
LUX4729654 Moscow, Russia, A notable Russian oriental in costume poses in studio smoking, 1860; (add.info.: Moscow, Russia, A notable Russian oriental in costume poses in studio smoking)

Persian Lady - Persian noble woman in jeweled turban, fur-trimmed jacket, tunic and pantaloons, smoking a hookah pipe
FLO4723873 Persian Lady - Persian noble woman in jeweled turban, fur-trimmed jacket, tunic and pantaloons, smoking a hookah pipe

Peasant et soldat Cochinchinois (Vietnam) - Men of Vietnam (Cochinchine): soldier with turban, shield and spear
FLO4723504 Peasant et soldat Cochinchinois (Vietnam) - Men of Vietnam (Cochinchine): soldier with turban, shield and spear, and farmer with straw hat

Theatre before Moliere: Horace, vetu a Turkish. Role in La soeur, comedy of 1645 by Jean de ROTOEU (1609-1650)
JAB4121832 Theatre before Moliere: Horace, vetu a Turkish. Role in La soeur, comedy of 1645 by Jean de ROTOEU (1609-1650). Drawing by Henri Allouard (1844-1929)

Prince Ahmed said goodbye to the princess: illustration for the tale 'Aladin or the wonderful lamp' in
XEE4182328 Prince Ahmed said goodbye to the princess: illustration for the tale 'Aladin or the wonderful lamp' in 'Arabian Nights, 1929-32 (lithograph) by Neziere

Prince Bahman passed the lion from one side to the other: illustration for the tale 'Aladin or the wonderful
XEE4182353 Prince Bahman passed the lion from one side to the other: illustration for the tale 'Aladin or the wonderful lamp' in 'Arabian Nights, 1929-32 (lithograph) by Neziere

Medieval costume: portrait of a Jewish doctor and merchant, c.1860 (steel engraving)
DUV4216111 Medieval costume: portrait of a Jewish doctor and merchant, c.1860 (steel engraving); 7.5x9.5 cm; (add.info.: Steel engraving by J)

Portrait of the minister of the Maharajah, in the royal palace of Jaipur, India, 1857 (print on double-weight paper)
3567191 Portrait of the minister of the Maharajah, in the royal palace of Jaipur, India, 1857 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Jaipur, royal palace)

Self-portrait of the Maharajah Ram Singh III, in the royal palace of Jaipur, India, 1857 (print on double-weight paper)
3567186 Self-portrait of the Maharajah Ram Singh III, in the royal palace of Jaipur, India, 1857 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Jaipur, royal palace)

A small table set up for selling sweets, with young workers
3566940 A small table set up for selling sweets, with young workers; (add.info.: Egypt 1880 - 1890 ca. Photographer: Sebah, Pascal); Alinari Archives, Florence.

Album "Meine mittelmeer-reise 1910": Interior of the Cafe Maure in Tunis with man smoking the shisha
3562337 Album "Meine mittelmeer-reise 1910": Interior of the Cafe Maure in Tunis with man smoking the shisha (narghile), 1910 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Tunis, Cafe Maure)

"Reise Frinnerungen": panorama of Suez, 1900-1920 (print on double-weight paper)
3562310 "Reise Frinnerungen": panorama of Suez, 1900-1920 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Suez, Egypt 1900-1920 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

The Prince of Wales photographed next to an elephant, ready to participate in a tiger hunt
3567179 The Prince of Wales photographed next to an elephant, ready to participate in a tiger hunt, 1864 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: India 1864 Photographer: Murray)

Portrait of an Old Muslim Man with Turban and Beard, 1880
LUX4710992 Portrait of an Old Muslim Man with Turban and Beard, 1880; (add.info.: Portrait of an Old Muslim Man with Turban and Beard, 1880); Photo © Lux-in-Fine.

Portrait of a Europeans wearing local clothes, 1880
LUX4710840 Portrait of a Europeans wearing local clothes, 1880; (add.info.: Portrait of a Europeans wearing local clothes, 1880); Photo © Lux-in-Fine.

Khidmutgar or waiter, in tunic, wide trousers, turban and sash, carrying a glass and saucer
FLO4565511 Khidmutgar or waiter, in tunic, wide trousers, turban and sash, carrying a glass and saucer. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by an unknown artist from " Asiatic Costumes,"

Indian musician with an earthenware khol drum, wearing a coarse cotton kupra loincloth, jacket and turban
FLO4565502 Indian musician with an earthenware khol drum, wearing a coarse cotton kupra loincloth, jacket and turban. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by an unknown artist from " Asiatic

Native lady riding in her curtained palkee (palanquin), borne by two servants in loincloth and turban
FLO4565427 Native lady riding in her curtained palkee (palanquin), borne by two servants in loincloth and turban. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by an unknown artist from " Asiatic

Dauk wala or Indian postman, in uniform, turban, and slippers, carrying letters
FLO4565321 Dauk wala or Indian postman, in uniform, turban, and slippers, carrying letters. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by an unknown artist from " Asiatic Costumes," Ackermann

Suntoo-burdar, hurkaru or Indian running footman, with turban and mace. The footman ran ahead of his master's
FLO4565305 Suntoo-burdar, hurkaru or Indian running footman, with turban and mace. The footman ran ahead of his master's palanquin to clear the way

Illustration depicting the survivors of the defence of Lucknow, India
3523055 Illustration depicting the survivors of the defence of Lucknow, India; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the survivors of the defence of Lucknow, India)

An Egyptian leader accompanies a child servant who carries his curved sword
FLO4634768 An Egyptian leader accompanies a child servant who carries his curved sword. Below is a Mamluk warrior with a spear on his horse

Ottoman Turkish Pasha and Bey. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrario's
FLO4620077 Ottoman Turkish Pasha and Bey. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrario's Costumes Antique and Modern of All Peoples

Germain as Muley-Ben-Omar in Sylvandire by Leuven/Vanderburch, Theatre du Palais Royal, 1845
FLO4631336 Germain as Muley-Ben-Omar in Sylvandire by Leuven/Vanderburch, Theatre du Palais Royal, 1845. Handcoloured lithograph after an illustration by Alexandre Lacauchie from Victor Dollet's

Ancient depictions of Tamerlane or Timur, Turkey-Mongol conqueror. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea
FLO4623635 Ancient depictions of Tamerlane or Timur, Turkey-Mongol conqueror. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient

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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.