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Illustrations of Ottomans circa 1790 in

Costumes Turcs
Vol. I Folio 84. Turnaçı

Turnadgi en habit de cérémonie

Painting (watercolour). Folio 84 from an album showing Turkish costume. Turnaçı, keeper of the palace cranes, in ceremonial costume. Wearing a yellow kaftan with short sleeves, long flaps and a brown fur lining and edging over a white robe. White cap (kuka) which tapers to a rounded end and had a broad gold brim and very large aigrette (süpürge sorguçlu) in a gold holder.

6th ranked general of the Janissaries & commander of the 68th (Crane Keepers) Orta
Source: État militaire ottoman depuis la fondation de l'Empire jusqu'a nos jours (1882) by A. Djevad Bey

Compare: 89 Sournadgi bachi : Grand Officier des Janissaires Grand Officer of the Janissaries in: Monnier's album: Costumes Orientaux, Bourg-en-Bresse, Ms 65

Compare: 37 Touruadgi, major des Janissaires Turnaçıbaşı, 6th in command after the Aga of Janissaries & colonel of the 68th (Crane Keepers) Djémaat Orta in: Dessins originaux de costumes turcs, BnF 4-OD-23