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Turkish girl by the Bosphorus, Istanbul, Turkey
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Turkish girl by the Bosphorus, Istanbul, Turkey
Picture from a set of cards issued to reflect the fact that soon after Ataturk took over in Turkey in the 1920s, there was liberation by women from the old modes of dress. Instead of impenetrable veils, they wore lighter, thinner veils. It was a move to modernisation and more Western thought away from heavy Orientalism Date: 1922
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Bosphorus Constantinople Istanbul Liberation Lighter Modernisation Purple Reflect Shift Shoreline Thinner Umbrella Veil Veiled Waterfront Westernisation Wore 1922
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This evocative image captures the transformation of a Turkish girl's attire as she stands by the Bosphorus in Istanbul, Turkey, during the 1920s. The backdrop of the tranquil purple shoreline and the shimmering waterfront of Constantinople (now Istanbul) reflects the historical significance of the moment. Soon after Mustafa Kemal Ataturk took power in Turkey in the late 1920s, there was a wave of liberation for women from the old, heavy Orientalist modes of dress. In place of impenetrable veils, they adopted lighter and thinner veils as part of the modernization efforts. This shift towards a more Western style was a bold move away from the traditional and symbolized a new era for Turkish women. The young lady in this photograph wears a shift dress and carries an umbrella, her veil draped over her head in a lighter, more breathable fabric. Her outfit represents the social and cultural changes that were taking place in Turkey during this time. The 1920s, also known as the Roaring Twenties, was a decade of change and progress, and this image encapsulates the spirit of modernization and liberation that characterized the era. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the historical significance of the 1920s in Turkey and the impact of Ataturk's reforms on women's lives. It is a testament to the power of social and cultural change and the enduring legacy of the modernization movement in Turkey.
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