Indian sepoy officer in turban and jacket over skirts
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Indian sepoy officer in turban and jacket over skirts
Indian sepoy officer in turban and jacket over skirts.. Handcolored woodcut from Auguste Wahlens Manners, Customs and Costumes of all the People of the World, Brussels, 1845
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This handcolored woodcut print captures the distinctive image of an Indian sepoy officer in the mid-19th century, as depicted in Auguste Wahlen's "Manners, Customs and Costumes of all the People of the World." The sepoy, dressed in the traditional uniform of the East India Company's Indian Army, dons a turban adorned with intricate gold embroidery and a red tassel, atop a jacket with gold buttons and fringes. The officer's skirt, known as a "pantaloon," is also adorned with gold braid and reaches down to his ankles. He carries a musket slung over his shoulder, a dagger at his side, and a powderhorn at his waist. The sepoy's appearance reflects the fusion of Indian and European styles that characterized the military uniforms of the time. The East India Company, which ruled large parts of India from the late 17th to the mid-19th century, recruited Indian soldiers, or sepoys, to serve in its army. These soldiers were trained in European military tactics and drills but were allowed to maintain their traditional clothing and customs. The print, produced by Jean Francois Nicolas Loumyer, offers a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of the Indian subcontinent during a period of significant historical change. The sepoy's regal bearing and military accoutrements underscore the complex and multifaceted nature of colonial rule in India and the role of the Indian army in shaping its history.
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