Costumes Turcs
Vol. II Folio 33. A Greek woman dressed ceremonially for a wedding

Vol. II Folio 33. A Greek woman dressed ceremonially for a wedding in 'Costumes Turcs'. Diez Album. British Museum.

Habillement de cérémonie d'une Grecque le jour de la noce.

Painting (watercolour). Folio 33 from an album showing Turkish costume. A Greek woman dressed ceremonially for a wedding. Wearing a high horn-shaped hat (sarık) with two aigrettes. Yellow entari with fur collar and edging.

Compare:

147 Niphi romessa : fille grecque en tenue de mariée
greek girl in wedding dress
in: Monnier's album: Costumes Orientaux, Bourg-en-Bresse, Ms 65

British Museum. Registration number: 1974,0617,0.12.2.33
Previously owned by Heinrich Friedrich von Diez

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Costumes Turcs Vol. II Folio 33. A Greek woman dressed ceremonially for a wedding

Costumes Turcs
Vol. II Folio 33. A Greek woman dressed ceremonially for a wedding