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Illustrations of Ottomans circa 1790 in

Costumes Turcs
Vol. I Folio 81. Çuhadar of the Yeniçeri Ağa

Image source: Osmanlı kıyafet albümleri (1770-1810) by Nurdan Küçükhasköylü
Choader du Yenitcher Aga.

Painting (watercolour). Folio 81 from an album showing Turkish costume. Çuhadar (messenger or servant) of the yeniçeri Aga or chief of the Janissaries. Green kaftan with sleeves wide at the top and tight over the forearms, and tucked into his wide red and gold kuşak in front. Red-striped robe and wide red trousers. Wearing a dagger.

Compare: 28 Tchokadar agha le premier valet de pied du grand seigneur, le sultan, en habit ordinaire the first footman of the great lord, the sultan, in ordinary dress in: Monnier's album: Costumes Orientaux, Bourg-en-Bresse, Ms 65

Compare: 45 Tchoadar aga, premier valet de pied du Janissaire aga Çuhadar Ağa, first footman of the Janissary Ağası in: Dessins originaux de costumes turcs, BnF 4-OD-23