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Costume of a Simiot woman, Island of Simia, Ottoman Empire (now Simi or Symi, Greece)
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Costume of a Simiot woman, Island of Simia, Ottoman Empire (now Simi or Symi, Greece)
6340249 Costume of a Simiot woman, Island of Simia, Ottoman Empire (now Simi or Symi, Greece) by Dalvimart, Octavian (18th century) (after); (add.info.: Costume of a Simiot woman, Island of Simia, Ottoman Empire (now Simi or Symi, Greece). She wears a turban, face veil, short jacket and long robe. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after Octavian Dalvimart from William Alexanders translation of Picturesque Representations of the Dress and Manners of the Turks, Thomas M Lean, London, 1814.); © Florilegius
Media ID 25151452
© Florilegius / Bridgeman Images
Georgian Era Octavian Dalvimart Ottoman Empire Regency Era Thomas Mlean William Alexander Simi Symi
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This print showcases the stunning costume of a Simiot woman from the Island of Simia, located in the Ottoman Empire (now known as Simi or Symi, Greece). The image, created by Octavian Dalvimart in the 18th century and handcoloured with intricate details, offers a glimpse into the fashion and culture of this era. The Simiot woman is adorned in traditional attire, including a turban delicately wrapped around her head and a face veil that adds an air of mystery. Her outfit consists of a short jacket paired with a flowing long robe, creating an elegant silhouette. A bag hangs gracefully from her arm, completing her ensemble. This exquisite copperplate engraving was featured in William Alexander's translation of "Picturesque Representations of the Dress and Manners of the Turks" published by Thomas M Lean in London during 1814. It provides valuable insight into both Regency Era fashion and Islamic clothing traditions within the Ottoman Empire. As we admire this remarkable piece from Bridgeman Images' collection on Fine Art Finder, we are transported back to a time when travel to exotic lands like Turkey was rare and highly romanticized. This artwork serves as not only an aesthetic delight but also as an educational tool for understanding different cultures through their unique sartorial expressions.
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