Turban Collection (page 8)

Marie Letizia Bonaparte (c1749-1836)
863508 Marie Letizia Bonaparte (c1749-1836); (add.info.: Marie Letizia Bonaparte (c1749-1836) Mother of the French emperor Napoleon I

Punjaub-street, 1860 (engraving)
1579589 Punjaub-street, 1860 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicting Punjaub-street, or La Grande Rue, Pehtang. Dated 1860.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Sir Pertab Singh, Maharajah of Idar and Regent of Jodhpur (1845-1922) is wearing a military uniform during the Great
1749558 Sir Pertab Singh, Maharajah of Idar and Regent of Jodhpur (1845-1922) is wearing a military uniform during the Great War; (add.info.: Sir Pertab Singh)

Moulay Abd al Hafid (1876-1937) sultan of Morocco, photographed in the palace of Fez, in February 1911
1749724 Moulay Abd al Hafid (1876-1937) sultan of Morocco, photographed in the palace of Fez, in February 1911; (add.info.: Moulay Abd al Hafid (1876-1937) sultan of Morocco

A patrol of Indian soldiers of infantery parades in France between 1914-1918
1749549 A patrol of Indian soldiers of infantery parades in France between 1914-1918; (add.info.: A patrol of Indian soldiers of infantery parades in France between 1914-1918); Photo: Tallandier.

Turkish woman drinking a coffee, 18th century (engraving)
1807788 Turkish woman drinking a coffee, 18th century (engraving); (add.info.: Turkish woman drinking a coffee, engraving by Scotin for a compendium about costumes of the Levant empire, France)

Indian cavalry, illustration from 'The Western Front', pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho)
STC400464 Indian cavalry, illustration from 'The Western Front', pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho) by Bone, David Muirhead (1876-1953); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Oath of Abraham's Servant, c.1650-59 (oil on canvas)
XOS5877809 The Oath of Abraham's Servant, c.1650-59 (oil on canvas) by Castiglione, Giovanni Benedetto (Il Grechetto) (1609-64); 71.2x94 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Laban Searching for His Stolen Gods, 1753 (oil on canvas)
XOS5877312 Laban Searching for His Stolen Gods, 1753 (oil on canvas) by Saint-Aubin, Augustin de (1736-1807); 62x72 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

aram
Ali Sahebi

Man at the Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj - India
Joxe Inazio Kuesta Garmendia

A Fluitist
Dinesh Verma

Mongol Chieftain and Attendants, folio from the Gulshan Album (Rose Garden album), c.1600 (opaque w/c)
8835580 Mongol Chieftain and Attendants, folio from the Gulshan Album (Rose Garden album), c.1600 (opaque w/c, ink & gold on paper) by Indian School, (17th century); Freer Gallery of Art

View of the East India Company building at Leadenhall Street, London (England)
MMM5483642 View of the East India Company building at Leadenhall Street, London (England). Lithograph (29.3x44 cm), by Bowles and Carver, 1802.; National Maritime Museum, London

Abraham Welcoming the Three Angels, 1750s (oil on canvas)
XOS5873156 Abraham Welcoming the Three Angels, 1750s (oil on canvas) by Guardi, Francesco (1712-93); 70.5x90.5 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Skeleton of death aiming a dart at an old man on a street
5893181 Skeleton of death aiming a dart at an old man on a street.; (add.info.: Skeleton of death aiming a dart at an old man walking with a cane on a street. Death and Old Age)

Vambery in his Travelling Dress
5668946 Vambery in his Travelling Dress; (add.info.: Illustration of Armin Vambery (1832-1913) Hungarian traveller and writer who travelled extensively around the territories of the Ottoman Empire

Adoration of the Magi Sculpture of the Adam Kraft School (1455-1509) 15th century Chiesa di San Nazaro, Milan Italy
QUA5034675 Adoration of the Magi Sculpture of the Adam Kraft School (1455-1509) 15th century Chiesa di San Nazaro, Milan Italy; (add.info)

sultan Selim III (1761-1808) ottoman emperor in 1789 - 1807, engraving
1708546 sultan Selim III (1761-1808) ottoman emperor in 1789 - 1807, engraving; (add.info.: sultan Selim III (1761-1808) ottoman emperor in 1789 - 1807, engraving).

French Actress Rachel in the part of Roxane in play Bajazet, c. 1839, engraving
1708215 French Actress Rachel in the part of Roxane in play Bajazet, c. 1839, engraving; (add.info.: french actress Rachel in the part of Roxane in play Bajazet, c. 1839, engraving).

A pascha from the Ottoman Empire (print)
5314780 A pascha from the Ottoman Empire (print); (add.info.: Ottoman Empire. A Pasha or pascha. formerly bashaw. a high rank in the Ottoman Empire political system. typically granted to governors)

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Representation du monde selon Claude Ptoleme (Claudius Ptolemaeus (vers 100-170)
AIS5331520 Representation du monde selon Claude Ptoleme (Claudius Ptolemaeus (vers 100-170). Gravure extraite de "Atlas Coelestis seu Harmonia Macrocosmica" (1661)

Portrait of Soliman I the Magnificent (1494-1566) (or the Legislator), sultan of the Ottoman Empire - Colorised
NWI4927766 Portrait of Soliman I the Magnificent (1494-1566) (or the Legislator), sultan of the Ottoman Empire - Colorised engraving, 19th century - Suleiman I

Portrait of Arabe by A.L. Coulet. 1893. Oil on canvas. Mandatory mention: Collection fondation regards de Provence
JEB4891466 Portrait of Arabe by A.L. Coulet. 1893. Oil on canvas. Mandatory mention: Collection fondation regards de Provence

Algerie, Ain zeft: a European woman, Mrs Sotoberg poses with an Algerian family, 1906
LUX4781169 Algerie, Ain zeft: a European woman, Mrs Sotoberg poses with an Algerian family, 1906; (add.info.: Algerie, Ain zeft: a European woman, Mrs Sotoberg poses with an Algerian family)

Algeria, Ain zeft: workers rest and smoke in front of a workers' house, 1904
LUX4781132 Algeria, Ain zeft: workers rest and smoke in front of a workers' house, 1904; (add.info.: Algeria, Ain zeft: workers rest and smoke in front of a workers' house)

Algeria, Cheliff Region, Chlef: convoy, Arabs and their horses loads pose in the Cheleff plain, 1917
LUX4781071 Algeria, Cheliff Region, Chlef: convoy, Arabs and their horses loads pose in the Cheleff plain, 1917; (add.info.: Algeria, Cheliff Region, Chlef: convoy)

Rich Jewish merchants from Bombay, India
JAB5037365 Rich Jewish merchants from Bombay, India; (add.info.: Rich Jewish merchants from Bombay, India); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis.

Portrait of a resident of Bombay (India) - Second half of the 19th century photography
CSO4985050 Portrait of a resident of Bombay (India) - Second half of the 19th century photography -; (add.info.: Portrait of a resident of Bombay (India)

Man of Boukhara (Uzbekistan) - Man from Bukhara, Uzbekistan, in turban, cloak, tunic
FLO4723903 Man of Boukhara (Uzbekistan) - Man from Bukhara, Uzbekistan, in turban, cloak, tunic, sash belt and red boots - Handcoloured woodcut by Mercier after an illustration by H

Mullah Persian - Persian mullah or priest in turban, embroidered cape, furlined coat, slippers
FLO4723797 Mullah Persian - Persian mullah or priest in turban, embroidered cape, furlined coat, slippers, carrying a stick - Handcoloured woodcut by S.T. after an illustration by S.B

Living of Lahore (India) - Man of Lahore (Punjab) in black suit, turban and cape
FLO4723606 Living of Lahore (India) - Man of Lahore (Punjab) in black suit, turban and cape, carrying a bow - Handcoloured woodcut by SB from " Habits

Habitant du Mont Liban - Mount Lebanese man wearing turban, headscarf, and cloak over pants and slippers
FLO4724241 Habitant du Mont Liban - Mount Lebanese man wearing turban, headscarf, and cloak over pants and slippers, carrying a spear - Handcoloured woodcut from " Habits

Arabian merchant - Arabian merchant with tattoos on his face wearing turban
FLO4724205 Arabian merchant - Arabian merchant with tattoos on his face wearing turban, striped cape and slippers - Handcoloured woodcut by Pannemaker from " Habits

Diverse nations of the Russian Empire: Siberians, Tongusians (tungouze, tungounse), Kalmyks (kalmouk), Tartars (Tatar)
FLO4722211 Diverse nations of the Russian Empire: Siberians, Tongusians (tungouze, tungounse), Kalmyks (kalmouk), Tartars (Tatar), Finns (Finnish), Cossacks, etc

The Great Lord on a stroll with his retinue. Illustration From Francois Pouqueville (1770-1838), Travels through More
FLO4721893 The Great Lord on a stroll with his retinue. Illustration From Francois Pouqueville (1770-1838), Travels through More, Albania and several other parts of the Ottoman Empire, 1805

Tunisia, Sfax: Arab Quarter, cafe with murals. Sweeper. Animated view, 1900
LUX4765911 Tunisia, Sfax: Arab Quarter, cafe with murals. Sweeper. Animated view, 1900; (add.info.: Tunisia, Sfax: Arab Quarter, cafe with murals. Sweeper)

Elephant in Indochina, c.1920 (photo)
8698483 Elephant in Indochina, c.1920 (photo); (add.info.: Science. Zoology. Elephant carrying goods in French Indochina (Vietnam). Photo, France, ca 1920.); © Archives Charmet.

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Costumes of the natives of Egypt, early 19th century. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio
FLO4620715 Costumes of the natives of Egypt, early 19th century. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient

Costumes of the Mamluks of Egypt, cavalry armed with muskets, sticks and sabres
FLO4620272 Costumes of the Mamluks of Egypt, cavalry armed with muskets, sticks and sabres. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrario's Costumes Antique

English military: Hunter or Jaeger corps in shacko with horn and axe 1, mace and axe, and colonel in pelisse coat 3
FLO4624762 English military: Hunter or Jaeger corps in shacko with horn and axe 1, mace and axe, and colonel in pelisse coat 3, Turkish corps in turban 4, and Wallachian soldier 5

La fee tulip, en robe de petals et turban - Eau forte by Charles Geoffroy (1819-1882)
FLO4637775 La fee tulip, en robe de petals et turban - Eau forte by Charles Geoffroy (1819-1882), from an illustration by Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard dit J.J.J.Granville (1803-1847)

Egyptian captain in turban smoking the pipe and water carrier serving him
FLO4634892 Egyptian captain in turban smoking the pipe and water carrier serving him. Lithography for the book: " Galerie complete en tableaux fideles des peuples d'Afrique" by

Portrait of Maharaja Ranjit Singh
3523071 Portrait of Maharaja Ranjit Singh; (add.info.: Portrait of Maharaja Ranjit Singh (1780-1839) founder of the Sikh Empire

Tatar musicians playing fiddle and balalaika in a Crimean town square, men smoking pipes and drinking tea
FLO4646433 Tatar musicians playing fiddle and balalaika in a Crimean town square, men smoking pipes and drinking tea. Handcoloured lithograph from Carl Hoffmann's Book of the World, Stuttgart

Family of artisans at work
3561639 Family of artisans at work by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Egypt 1880-1899 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence.

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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.