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The bazaar of Athens. On the forefront, on the right, an emancipated African slave. On the doorway, the owner of the coffeehouse who is brigning a tray with coffee to the Ottoman governor Disdar Aga. Disdar Aga is sitting on the stairs, dressed in red, and next to him sits another Turkish aga. Standing at the entrance of the coffeehouse, the Greek voivode (governor) of Salamis island, who is conversing a Greek Baratario (protegé of a foreign power). At the centre of the picture, three Turkish women covered with long white veils. According to Edward Dodwell's description, the rest of the women depicted are Arvanite. Standing, on the right, a devout Muslim in green costume, an indication that he has made the pilgrimage to Mecca.

View of the Parthenon from the Propylaea. Seated on the ground is Disdar Aga,the governor of the fortress of Acropolis. He has just been surprised by another member of the guard as he was sipping a glass of wine which he took from the travellers.

Tags: Acropolis of Athens, Ancient temples, Architecture and built environment, Art and antiquities, Athens, Attica, Central Greece, Costume - Hats and headwear, Ethnic groups, Greece, Human types, Ottoman officials, Parthenon, Propylaea of the Acropolis, Smoking, Social sphere and everyday life, Turks

Ottoman headwear, indicative of social class, profession and/ or ethnic group.

Tags: Costume - Hats and headwear, Ethnic groups, Ottoman officials, Professions, Social sphere and everyday life, Turkey, Turks, Women

The head of the Ulemas, scholars of Islamic Law and other disciplines. The Kadi, head of the judges of Istanbul (Istanbul Kadişi).

Tags: Carpets, Costume - Hats and headwear, Court officials, Human types, Istanbul, Ottoman officials, Portraits, Professions, Shoes and footwear, Social sphere and everyday life, State and military institutions - Diplomatic relations, Thrace, Turkey, Ulemas

An officer of the Janissaries. The head of the lower-ranking officers (Bas- Chavus).

Tags: Costume - Hats and headwear, Human types, Istanbul, Janissaries, Military uniforms, Ottoman army, Ottoman officials, Portraits, Shoes and footwear, State and military institutions - Diplomatic relations, Thrace, Turkey, Writing tools

Lower-ranking officers carry the pot containing the Janissaries' meal. A Kasik-dar or Çorpaci, Captain of the Janissaries.

Tags: Cooks, Costume - Hats and headwear, Everyday objects / Domestic utensils and vessels, Human types, Istanbul, Janissaries, Ottoman army, Ottoman officials, Portraits, Shoes and footwear, State and military institutions - Diplomatic relations, Thrace, Turkey

Ast-chi, a cook. Ast-chi bashi, head cook of the Janissary corps.

Tags: Cooks, Costume - Hats and headwear, Everyday objects / Domestic utensils and vessels, Human types, Interiors, Istanbul, Janissaries, Jewellery, Military uniforms, Ottoman army, Ottoman officials, Portraits, Professions, Servants, State and military institutions - Diplomatic relations, Thrace, Turkey

A lower-ranking officer of the Janissary corps. A Janissary in ceremonial dress.

Tags: Costume - Hats and headwear, Human types, Istanbul, Janissaries, Jewellery, Military uniforms, Ottoman army, Ottoman officials, Shoes and footwear, State and military institutions - Diplomatic relations, Thrace, Turkey, Weapons

The Chavush Bashi, head of the ushers of the Imperial palace. An usher of the Imperial palace.

Tags: Costume - Hats and headwear, Human types, Istanbul, Jewellery, Ottoman officials, Portraits, Shoes and footwear, State and military institutions - Diplomatic relations, Thrace, Turkey

The Minister of the Exterior (Reis Efendi). A Dragoman of the imperial palace.

Tags: Carpets, Costume - Hats and headwear, Human types, Interpreters and translators, Istanbul, Ottoman officials, Portraits, Reis Efendi, Shoes and footwear, State and military institutions - Diplomatic relations, Thrace, Turkey

A Spahi, member of the Ottoman cavalry corps. A Deli, member of the light cavalry.

Tags: Animals, Costume - Hats and headwear, Horses, Human types, Istanbul, Members of the military, Ottoman army, Ottoman officials, Portraits, Shoes and footwear, State and military institutions - Diplomatic relations, Thrace, Turkey, Weapons

A servant and an escort to the Grand Vizier.

Tags: Costume - Hats and headwear, Grand Viziers, Human types, Istanbul, Ottoman officials, Portraits, Servants, Shoes and footwear, State and military institutions - Diplomatic relations, Thrace, Turkey

The Grand Vizier riding a horse.

Tags: Animals, Costume - Hats and headwear, Grand Viziers, Horses, Human types, Istanbul, Ottoman army, Ottoman officials, Portraits, Shoes and footwear, Smoking, State and military institutions - Diplomatic relations, Thrace, Turkey

Kapıcıbaşı, head of ceremonies in the Sultan's palace.

Tags: Costume - Hats and headwear, Human types, Istanbul, Ottoman officials, Portraits, Shoes and footwear, Thrace, Turkey

Musician of the Imperial Palace. Confectioner of the Sultan's court (Halvaci).

Tags: Costume - Hats and headwear, Human types, Istanbul, Music, Musical instruments, Musicians, Ottoman officials, Pastry confectioners / Pastry sellers, Portraits, Professions, Shoes and footwear, Thrace, Turkey

İçoğlan Aga, responsible for the Devsirme children who became servants in the Imperial palace. Tascireci Bashi, secretary to the Sultan.

Tags: Carpets, Costume - Hats and headwear, Human types, Istanbul, Ottoman officials, Portraits, Servants, Shoes and footwear, Thrace, Turkey

The Turban bearer - Official responsible for the guarding of the Sultan's turbans (Dulbendar Aga). The sword bearer to the Sultan (Silahdar Aga).

Tags: Costume - Hats and headwear, Human types, Istanbul, Ottoman officials, Portraits, Thrace, Turkey

An İçoğlan, servant in the imperial Palace, during a writing lesson, with his teacher.

Tags: Carpets, Costume - Hats and headwear, Furniture, Human types, Istanbul, Ottoman officials, Portraits, Servants, Smoking, Thrace, Turkey, Writing tools

İçoğlan, servant in the imperial Palace. The officer in charge of guarding and carrying the Sutlan's riding stool.

Tags: Costume - Hats and headwear, Furniture, Human types, Istanbul, Jewellery, Ottoman officials, Portraits, Servants, Thrace, Turkey

Kapi Aga, the head of the white eunuchs of the imperial Harem.

Tags: Carpets, Costume - Hats and headwear, Ethnic groups, Eunuchs, Harem, Human types, Istanbul, Ottoman officials, Portraits, Thrace, Turkey

Kizlar Aga, head of the black eunuchs of the imperial Harem. Odalisk of the imperial Harem.

Tags: Carpets, Costume - Hats and headwear, Ethnic groups, Eunuchs, Harem, Human types, Istanbul, Jewellery, Ottoman officials, Portraits, Thrace, Turkey, Women

The Ottoman Sultan and the Great Vizier.

Tags: Carpets, Costume - Hats and headwear, Furniture, Grand Viziers, Human types, Interiors, Istanbul, Ottoman officials, Portraits, State and military institutions - Diplomatic relations, Sultans, Thrace, Turkey

A trial in the presence of the Grand Vizier.

Tags: Costume - Hats and headwear, Court officials, Courthouses, Grand Viziers, Human types, Inscriptions, Interiors, Istanbul, Ottoman officials, Ottoman palaces, Quranic inscriptions, Social sphere and everyday life, State and military institutions - Diplomatic relations, Thrace, Topkapi Palace (Topkapı Sarayı), Turkey, Women

The Chief Admiral of the Ottoman fleet shows himself before the Sultan. In the background (right to left) the Mosque of Sultan Ahmed I, Hagia Sophia and Hagia Irene.

The private quarters of an Ottoman official.

Tags: Architecture and built environment, Carpets, Costume - Hats and headwear, Furniture, Houses, Human types, Interiors, Istanbul, Ottoman officials, Servants, Smoking, Social sphere and everyday life, Thrace

Portrait of Hurşit Pasha.

Tags: Costume - Hats and headwear, Greece, Greek War of Independence, History, Hurşid Ahmed Pasha, Ottoman officials, Portraits, State and military institutions - Diplomatic relations, Weapons

Portrait of Notis Botsaris.

Tags: Costume - Hats and headwear, Epirus, Greece, Greek War of Independence, History, Notis Botsaris, Ottoman officials, Portraits, Souli, State and military institutions - Diplomatic relations, Weapons

Portrait of Hurşid Pasha.

Tags: Battles, Costume - Hats and headwear, Greece, Greek War of Independence, History, Hurşid Ahmed Pasha, Ottoman officials, Portraits, Shoes and footwear, State and military institutions - Diplomatic relations, Weapons

The Sultan rides to the mosque to pray on a Friday, escorted by a formal procession.

Tags: Animals, Architecture and built environment, Costume - Hats and headwear, Horses, Human types, Istanbul, Janissaries, Ottoman officials, Religious practices, State and military institutions - Diplomatic relations, Sultans, Thrace, Turkey

Grand Vizier.

Tags: Costume - Hats and headwear, Ethnic groups, Grand Viziers, Human types, Istanbul, Ottoman officials, Ottomans, Professions, Shoes and footwear, Thrace, Turkey

Bostancı başı, official of the Sublime Gate.

Tags: Costume - Hats and headwear, Ethnic groups, Human types, Istanbul, Officials, Ottoman officials, Ottomans, Professions, Shoes and footwear, Thrace, Turkey

Attendant responsible for order in the Sultan's Harem.

Tags: Costume - Hats and headwear, Ethnic groups, Harem, Human types, Istanbul, Ottoman officials, Ottomans, Professions, Shoes and footwear, Thrace, Turkey, Women

Stool bearer to the Sultan (in charge of guarding and carrying the Sutlan's riding stool).

Tags: Attendants of the Sultan, Costume - Hats and headwear, Ethnic groups, Furniture, Human types, Istanbul, Ottoman officials, Ottomans, Professions, Shoes and footwear, Thrace, Turkey

Kapudan Paşa, admiral of the Turkish Navy.

Tags: Admiral of the Ottoman Navy (Kapudan Paşa), Costume - Hats and headwear, Ethnic groups, Human types, Istanbul, Ottoman army, Ottoman officials, Ottomans, Professions, Shoes and footwear, Thrace, Turkey

Chief Usher to the Sultan.

Tags: Attendants of the Sultan, Costume - Hats and headwear, Ethnic groups, Human types, Istanbul, Ottoman officials, Ottomans, Professions, Shoes and footwear, Thrace, Turkey

Silahdar Aga, sword bearer to the Sultan.

Tags: Costume - Hats and headwear, Ethnic groups, Human types, Istanbul, Officials, Ottoman officials, Ottomans, Professions, Shoes and footwear, Thrace, Turkey

Higher-ranking Ottoman administrative official, member of the Divan (high governmental body).

Tags: Costume - Hats and headwear, Divan-ı Hümayun, Ethnic groups, Human types, Istanbul, Ottoman officials, Ottomans, Professions, Shoes and footwear, Thrace, Turkey

Spahi (member of the Ottoman irregular cavalry).

Tags: Cavalry, Costume - Hats and headwear, Ethnic groups, Human types, Military uniforms, Ottoman officials, Ottomans, Professions, Shoes and footwear, Turkey, Weapons

Lower-ranking official of the Janissary corps.

Tags: Costume - Hats and headwear, Ethnic groups, Human types, Jewellery, Military uniforms, Officers, Ottoman army, Ottoman officials, Ottomans, Professions, Shoes and footwear, Turkey

Reis Efendi, higher administrative official of the Ottoman State.

Tags: Costume - Hats and headwear, Ethnic groups, Human types, Istanbul, Ottoman officials, Ottomans, Professions, Reis Efendi, Shoes and footwear, Thrace, Turkey

Secretary to the Sultan.

Tags: Costume - Hats and headwear, Ethnic groups, Human types, Istanbul, Ottoman officials, Ottomans, Professions, Secretaries, Shoes and footwear, Thrace, Turkey

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