Turban Collection (page 6)

Prince of Wales dining in Elephanta Caves, Bombay c.1900s (illustration)
8725352 Prince of Wales dining in Elephanta Caves, Bombay c.1900s (illustration); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old vintage 1900s drawing British Royalty Prince of Wales dining in Elephanta Caves)

A pasha in the Ottoman Empire (engraving)
5314779 A pasha in the Ottoman Empire (engraving); (add.info.: Ottoman Empire. A Pasha or pascha. formerly bashaw. a high rank in the Ottoman Empire political system. typically granted to governors)

A janissary of ottoman empire army, drawing, 19th century
1717737 A janissary of ottoman empire army, drawing, 19th century; (add.info.: A janissary of ottoman empire army, drawing, 19th century).

Laetitia Bonaparte, c. 1810 (engraving)
1830208 Laetitia Bonaparte, c. 1810 (engraving); (add.info.: Laetitia " Letizia " Bonaparte (b. Ramolino, 1756-1836), wife of CharlesBonaparte, mother of emperor Napoleon1st, engraving, c

Lieutenant-colonel de Tinan of 1st regiment of algerian spahis decorating soldeirs and officers after battle of Somme
1758699 Lieutenant-colonel de Tinan of 1st regiment of algerian spahis decorating soldeirs and officers after battle of Somme (France) 1916

Claude Alexandre count of Bonneval (1675-1747) French officer who later went into the service of the Ottoman Empire
1757219 Claude Alexandre count of Bonneval (1675-1747) French officer who later went into the service of the Ottoman Empire

French colonial army : convoy of Moroccan spahis during first world war
1754475 French colonial army : convoy of Moroccan spahis during first world war; (add.info.: French colonial army : convoy of Moroccan spahis during first world war); Photo: Tallandier.

A stationmaster distributes fruits to the Indian soldiers, on the way to the front
1749550 A stationmaster distributes fruits to the Indian soldiers, on the way to the front, at the time of the stopover in a station in 1914; (add.info)

Indian, Les Invalides, iris and iguana (chromolitho)
8677344 Indian, Les Invalides, iris and iguana (chromolitho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: I for Indian, Les Invalides, iris and iguana)

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Count Demetrius de Palatiano in Suliot Costume, not dated (oil on fabric)
XOS5878807 Count Demetrius de Palatiano in Suliot Costume, not dated (oil on fabric) by Delacroix, Ferdinand Victor Eugene (1798-1863); 40.7x33.2 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Farmers carry dead cattle, ca. 1850 (engraving)
8726623 Farmers carry dead cattle, ca. 1850 (engraving) by Hofel, Blasius (1792-1863); 12,0x17,2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Caption: 'Leand:russ:del.' and 'Bl. Hofel. sc)

Harp player, Eritrea
3563059 Harp player, Eritrea by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Eritrea 1894-1899 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence.

A souvenir of Odoardo Beccari's journeys: portrait of a young Egyptian man holding a rifle
3563948 A souvenir of Odoardo Beccari's journeys: portrait of a young Egyptian man holding a rifle, 1875 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Egypt 1875 ca)

Date picking in Egypt, 1880 (print on double-weight paper)
3566944 Date picking in Egypt, 1880 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Egypt 1880 - 1890 ca. Photographer: Zangaki); Alinari Archives, Florence.

Three people eating an Arabian meal
3566939 Three people eating an Arabian meal; (add.info.: Saudi Arabia, Asia 1880 - 1890 ca. Photographer: Lekegian, G. & C); Alinari Archives, Florence.

Half-length portrait of an Algerian from the province of Orano, 1870 (print on double-weight paper)
3568845 Half-length portrait of an Algerian from the province of Orano, 1870 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Algeria 1870 - 1890 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives

The image portrays a young Tunisian bearded man, wrapped up in a mantle, 1870 (print on double-weight paper)
3568843 The image portrays a young Tunisian bearded man, wrapped up in a mantle, 1870 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Tunisia 1870 - 1890 Photographer)

The image shows a man from Khrumiria, Tunisia. The young man wears a traditional dress and is armed with a rifle
3568841 The image shows a man from Khrumiria, Tunisia. The young man wears a traditional dress and is armed with a rifle, a pistol and a dagger

Full portrait of a noteworthy man in the royal palace of Jaipur, India, 1857 (print on double-weight paper)
3567190 Full portrait of a noteworthy man in the royal palace of Jaipur, India, 1857 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Jaipur, royal palace)

Full portrait of a group of noteworthy men in the study of the Maharajah, in the royal palace of Jaipur, India
3567189 Full portrait of a group of noteworthy men in the study of the Maharajah, in the royal palace of Jaipur, India, 1857 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Jaipur, royal palace)

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Portraits of snake charmers, with musicians (India) - Photograph second half of the 19th century
CSO4985093 Portraits of snake charmers, with musicians (India) - Photograph second half of the 19th century -; (add.info.: Portraits of snake charmers)

English military: Polish Jannisary in turban 6, cadet corps under Catherine 7, guardsman under Alexander 8
FLO4624769 English military: Polish Jannisary in turban 6, cadet corps under Catherine 7, guardsman under Alexander 8, grenadier 9, and officer 10

Picture of a group of Arab children during a lesson, 1885 (print on double-weight paper)
3561961 Picture of a group of Arab children during a lesson, 1885 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Egypt 1885-1890 ca. Photographer: Zangaki, (attributed)); Alinari Archives, Florence

Corner of an Egyptian market
3561640 Corner of an Egyptian market by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Egypt 1880-1899 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence.

Persia (c19th). Mollach and emcee. Engraving. Private Collection
CUL4854000 Persia (c19th). Mollach and emcee. Engraving. Private Collection by Unknown Artist, (19th century); (add.info.: Persia (c19th). Mollach and emcee. Engraving

A native of the Mandara kingdom, Cameroon, and a native of Borneo in turban
FLO4688372 A native of the Mandara kingdom, Cameroon, and a native of Borneo in turban. Handcoloured lithograph by from James Cowles Prichard's Natural History of Man, Balliere, London

Joseph David as Idamore in Le Paria by Casimir Delavigne, Theatre Royal de l'Odeon, 1821
FLO4606898 Joseph David as Idamore in Le Paria by Casimir Delavigne, Theatre Royal de l'Odeon, 1821. Handcoloured lithograph by F

Saladin (1138-1193), first Sultan of Egypt, and Selim I (known as the Brave or the Terrible, 1470-1520)
FLO4619841 Saladin (1138-1193), first Sultan of Egypt, and Selim I (known as the Brave or the Terrible, 1470-1520), Sultan of the Ottoman Empire

Wood cupola decorating the Hall of the Kings or Hall of Justice (painting)
CUL4929809 Wood cupola decorating the Hall of the Kings or Hall of Justice (painting); (add.info.: Les premiers rois de la dynastie des Nasrides - Alhambra. SPAIN. ANDALUSIA. Granada. Alhambra)

Seru Thakombau [Seru Epenisa Cakobau], 1815 - 83; King of Fiji, 1852-74, 1849 (watercolour, graphite)
7295608 Seru Thakombau [Seru Epenisa Cakobau], 1815 - 83; King of Fiji, 1852-74, 1849 (watercolour, graphite) by Fanshawe

The Holy Bible, the prophet Elijah fed by an angel, 1886 (engraving)
CUL4892731 The Holy Bible, the prophet Elijah fed by an angel, 1886 (engraving); (add.info.: Dore, Paul Gustave (1832-1883). The Holy Bible. 1866. The prophet Elijah fed by an angel

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4900463 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
CUL4900430 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
CUL4900381 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

Indian costumes: a man from Coromandel coast and two soldiers from Mysore (or Maissour)
FLO4634098 Indian costumes: a man from Coromandel coast and two soldiers from Mysore (or Maissour). With a gold coin from the East India Company

Tenor singer Nicolas Jean-Jacques Masset as Gulistan in the opera Gulistan or Le hulla de Samarkand by Nicolas
FLO4632876 Tenor singer Nicolas Jean-Jacques Masset as Gulistan in the opera Gulistan or Le hulla de Samarkand by Nicolas Dalayrac, Theatre de l'Opera Comique

Costume of a Druze woman, Palestine, 19th century. She wears turban headdress with scarf, long jacket, tunic
FLO4656045 Costume of a Druze woman, Palestine, 19th century. She wears turban headdress with scarf, long jacket, tunic, sash belt, skirts and pantaloons, and holds a bowl and bottle

Native of ETHIOPIA: Abyssinian monk (sitting) and Christian priest
JAB4121105 Native of ETHIOPIA: Abyssinian monk (sitting) and Christian priest.; (add.info.: Native of ETHIOPIA: Abyssinian monk (sitting) and Christian priest.); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis.

Their credulity is her only science. A fortune teller reads the cards for two credulous wonders in shawls and turbans
FLO4678060 Their credulity is her only science. A fortune teller reads the cards for two credulous wonders in shawls and turbans

Barburdar or Indian steward, in turban, muslin kupra or loincloth, cotton vest, and kumerbund or sash, carrying keys
FLO4565533 Barburdar or Indian steward, in turban, muslin kupra or loincloth, cotton vest, and kumerbund or sash, carrying keys

Mussulman or muslim man, in robes, sash, slippers, Cashmere shawl and turban
FLO4565463 Mussulman or muslim man, in robes, sash, slippers, Cashmere shawl and turban. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by an unknown artist from " Asiatic Costumes," Ackermann, London

Surcar or Indian agent, in turban, jacket, muslin pants and slippers. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by an unknown
FLO4565324 Surcar or Indian agent, in turban, jacket, muslin pants and slippers. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by an unknown artist from " Asiatic Costumes," Ackermann, London

General de la garde imperiale indienne - General in the Indian imperial guard (Delhi) in turban with plume
FLO4723693 General de la garde imperiale indienne - General in the Indian imperial guard (Delhi) in turban with plume, embroidered robes, jeweled belt, sash, dagger

Young husband of Calcutta (India) - Groom of Calcutta (Kolkata) with turban, skirts
FLO4723658 Young husband of Calcutta (India) - Groom of Calcutta (Kolkata) with turban, skirts, slippers and fan - Handcoloured woodcut by L. Lisbet after an illustration by H

Man of the People, India - Common Indian man in short trousers, sash belt
FLO4723568 Man of the People, India - Common Indian man in short trousers, sash belt and turban - Handcoloured woodcut by Mercier from " Moeurs, Uses et Costumes de tous les Peuples du Monde

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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.