The Chief USHER store To The GRAND SIGNIOR(Ottoman - Costume) Original

Stipple engraving of THE CHIEF USHER TO THE GRAND SIGNIOR(Costume - Ottoman Empire)

Hand colored.

Published by W. Miller. London. Engravings dated 1802,

An exquisitely engraved and hand colored image, from store Octavian Dalvimart's "The Costume of Turkey" which was first published in 1802.

Each hand-colored plate, drawn from life in 1798 by Octavien Dalvimart and stipple-engraved by John Dadley and William Poole, is accompanied by an explanation of the figure's role, responsibility and details of dress, written by Miller (misattributed by Hiler to William Alexander).

In Plate XXXVI. We have described the nature of the numerous body of Ushers in the court of the Grand Signior; we here give a representation of their commander, or chief; an office of great power and importance, at least on some occasions. One of their employments, among others, is to present every one, who is introduced at court, or approaches the foot of the throne; and, on some particular occasions, this is only done by the chief usher himself.

Very good condition. An attractive print together with a separate sheet of descriptive text in both English and French.

This BEAUTIFUL colored print provides us a snapshot in history of early study of Turkish costume and culture.

This is an ORIGINAL antique print NOT a reproduction.

Sizes: 35cm x 25.8cm

Condition: Very good

Original prints can have some imperfections due to the age. Please consult the images attentively.

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Frame is not included.

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