Ottoman Collection (#2)

Prince Waldemar of Prussia visiting Istanbul. Waldemar (1889-1945) was the eldest son of Prince Henry of Prussia (younger brother of German Emperor William II) and his wife

The new world revealed to Islam in 1513. The map of the Atlantic, work of Admiral Piri Reis, the celebrated Turkish cartographer

Brigadier General Lord George Paget C. B
Brigadier General Lord George Paget C.B. Lord George Paget, full-length portrait, facing left, wearing uniform, seated on horse; another soldier or officer standing beside the horse. Date 1855

AFC Handley Page biplane at Haifa, Palestine, WW1
A Handley Page biplane belonging to the AFC (Australian Flying Corps) at the aerodrome at Haifa, North Palestine (Ottoman Empire), during the First World War. Date: circa 1918

Sultan Osman Dreadnought - Ottoman Navy
Dreadnought of the Imperial Ottoman Empire - The Sultan Osman Date: circa 1910s

Sultan Mehmed V Reshad of Turkey with advisors / patriots
Sultan Mehmed V Reshad of Turkey (1844 - 1918) pictured with Niazi Bey, Enver Pasha, Chevket Pasha, Prince Sehzade Yusuf Izzeddin Effendi, Riza Bey

Izmir (Smyrna) - Torbali
A rather chaotic scene at the Horse Racing course at Torbali close to Izmir (Smyrna)

Roxelana, Ottoman Ruler
ROXELANA (also known as Khourrem, Hurrem or Karima), wife of Ottoman ruler Suleiman I the Magnificent (from a picture by Theodor de Brij)

Ottoman Empire Cartoon
Abdul Hamid II of Turkey is helpless as parts of the Ottoman Empire are whipped from beneath his feet by Bulgaria and Austria

Abdul Mecid I, Ottoman Sultan
Abdul Mecid I (or Mejid, Medschid), Ottoman Sultan (ruled 1839-1861)

A Jewish Man and An Armenian Man Date: 1821

Group of girls of the Harem, Port Said, reclining and relaxing in elegant surroundings. Date: 1903

Interior of the Harem with a scribe. Date: circa 1910s

Sultan Ibrahim - ruler of the Ottoman Turks
Ibrahim (16151648) ( Ibrahim the Mad ) - Sultan of the Ottoman Empire from 1640 until 1648. Date: circa 1645

Veiled Turkish beauty looking into an oval mirror
Veiled Turkish Oriental Eastern beauty admiring herself in an oval mirror (set into an elegantly carved frame) in this stylish Studio Photograph aimed squarely at the Tourist market! Date: circa 1908

Mustafa Kemal Ataturk (1881-1938) Turkish army officer and revolutionary. Founder and first President of the Turkish Republic 1923-1938. Served in the Ottoman until his resignation in July 1919

Kars, Turkey - View toward the fortress
View toward the fortress at Kars, Turkey. Originally an Armenian capital. Became part of the Ottoman Empire (captured in 1534), then surrendered in 1828 to the Russian General Count Ivan Paskevich

Kaiser Wilhelm II in Turkish uniform and fez, WW1
Kaiser Wilhelm II (1859-1941), German Emperor, seen here in Constantinople wearing Turkish style uniform, including a fez, during the First World War. Date: circa 1917

Mudanya - Turkey. Port of the Sea of Marmara is Izmit Bay. Located close To Bursa it attacts tourists because of its beautiful houses with Ottoman gardens and great seafood

Study for Portrait of an Indian, c. 1807 (oil on canvas)
3613963 Study for Portrait of an Indian, c.1807 (oil on canvas) by Girodet de Roucy-Trioson, Anne Louis (1767-1824); 40.6x32.7 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Costume Design for a Sultan (w / c on paper)
STC94410 Costume Design for a Sultan (w/c on paper) by Bakst, Leon (1866-1924); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Russian, out of copyright

Turkey. Istanbul. Mausoleum of Roxela. 16th century. Wife of Suleyman I. Tiling. Detail

Abdulmecit I (1823-1861). Ottoman Sultan (1839-1861)

Turkey - Istanbul - Princes Islands (Prinkipo) - Buyukada
Constantinople - Princes Islands - Buyukada - the largest of the nine islands (a place of exile for the Byzantine Empresses). Today, the rich inhabitants of Istanbul have their summerhouses here

Scenes in Lebanon - Herods Palace, Mount Tabor, Galilee
Scenes in Lebanon (then part of the wider Ottoman Empire) including the Cedars of Lebanon, the ruins of Herods Palace in Samaria, Mount Tabor

Fig sorting - Djanik Elmassian Fig Factory, Izmir, Turkey
Fig sorting at the Djanik Elmassian Fig Factory and depot at Izmir (Smyrna), Turkey. A very traditional scene in the main fig-producing region in Turkey. Date: circa 1910s

The Ferry Port at Prinkipo - Constantinople, Turkey
The Ferry Port at Prinkipo - Buyukada, Istanbul (Constantinople) - Princes Islands - the largest of the nine islands (a place of exile for the Byzantine Empresses)

Benjamin Constant 1845-1902, French artist. The Entry of Mehmet II into Constantinople 1876

Reply of the Zaporozhian Cossacks to Sultan Mehmed IV of the Ottoman Empire, 1880-91. Oil on canvas. Ilya Repin (1844-1930) Russian artist

Europe, Albania, Gjirokastra. 13th century Gjirokastra Castle aka Gjirokastra Fortress, historic canon & 20th century airplane. UNESCO World Heritage Site

Cornet Wilkin, 11th Hussars. Henry John Wilkin, full-length portrait, wearing uniform, seated on a horse, a bell tent in the background. Date 1855

Muhammad Ali of Egypt
Mehmet Ali Pasha al-Mas ud ibn Agha (1769-1849) (Muhammad Ali of Egypt) - an Albanian commander in the Ottoman army, who became Wali, and self-declared Khedive of Egypt and Sudan.. Date: circa 1840

Hejaz Railway, people on line at Amman, Jordan
View of the Hejaz (Hedjaz) Railway (part of the Ottoman railway network, linking Damascus and Medina), with people on the line at Amman, Jordan. Date: early 20th century

Turkish Zeibek warriors - Izmir, Turkey. Zeibeks or sometimes Zeybeks were irregular militia and guerilla fighters living in the Aegean Region of the Ottoman Empire. Date: 1901

The Famous Dolma Maker, Constantinople
A Famous Dolma maker. Dolma is a family of stuffed vegetable dishes in the cuisines of the former Ottoman Empire and surrounding regions. The stuffing may or may not include meat

Two Turkish Wrestlers
A spectacular postcard photograph of two Turkish wrestlers, showing off their muscles, finely crafted moustaches and bowties!

Ankara - Turkey
Ankara. The capital city and administrative centre of Turkey, located in Central Anatolia. Established before 1200BC by the Hittites

Dancing Bears - Constantinople, Turkey
Two attendants/musicians with their dancing bears, performing on their hind legs in Constantinople, Turkey

Trabzon, Turkey - View from Poz-tepe
Hilltop view down over the Town and Bay of Trabzon from Poz-tepe. Trabzon on the Black Sea coast in north-eastern Turkey. The capital of Trabzon Province

Izmir (Smyrna) - Greek Porter / attendant
A Greek Porter/attendant from Smyrna (modern Izmir), Turkey in traditional costume

Izmir (Smyrna), Turkey - Carpet Factory (Usak)
Armenian or Greek women at work at a carpet factory at Usak, Izmir (Smyrna), Turkey. They sit on the carpet they are slowly producing

Izmir (Smyrna), Turkey - Making Raisins
Drying grapes to make raisins for export at Izmir (Smyrna)

Advertising card for Izmir (Smyrna) Figs
A delightful advertising card for Djanik Elmassians Diana Brand Genuine Smyrna Figs from Izmir (Smyrna), Turkey - showing the Roman Aqueduct

British and French Soldiers - Salonica
A scruffy young turkish paperboy selling the Paris Balkan Newspaper and the French Echo to British and French soldiers during World War One in Salonica as two veiled ladies and a Greek priest

Turkish Musicians - Salonica
A fun card depicting a group of three Turkish Musicians in Salonica

Sinj - Two men during the Sinjska alka
The anniversary of the last victory over the Ottoman army in 1715 is celebrated yearly in the beginning of August by Sinjska alka

Manavgat - boatmen
Manavgat is a town and district of the Antalya Province of Turkey famous for its waterfall. Located between Taurus Mountains to the north and the sandy beaches of the Mediterranean coast

Mehmed Ii / Ottoman / Thevet
MEHMED II called FATIH (The Conqueror) Ottoman Sultan (1444-46, 1451-81) - considered the true founder of the Ottoman Empire

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"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Ottoman History and Culture" Step into the vibrant world of the Ottomans, a civilization that left an indelible mark on history. From the mesmerizing Whirling Dervishes in the 16th century to Mustafa Kemal Ataturk's transformative leadership, their legacy is truly captivating. Take a journey through time with Orteliuss map of the Ottoman Empire from 1570, tracing its vast territories and diverse cultures. Witness T E Lawrence, famously known as Lawrence of Arabia, traversing desert landscapes alongside majestic camels, embodying adventure and resilience. Marvel at Topkapi Palace in Istanbul, where intricate glazed pottery reveals exquisite craftsmanship. Delve into Greek Anti-Turkish Propaganda Postcards that shed light on historical tensions while reminding us of complex relationships between nations. Discover Izmir's Camel brand figs and large fig factory - a testament to Turkey's agricultural prowess. As you wander through Mostar in Bosnia and Herzegovina, be captivated by the iconic Old Bridge over Neretva river; it stands as a symbol of unity amidst cultural diversity. Emir Faisal at Wejh (now in Saudi Arabia) reminds us of alliances forged during World War I when Colonel Dawnay and Commander Hogarth joined forces with T E Lawrence for strategic purposes. The Ottoman Empire's rich heritage continues to inspire awe across generations. Its influence can still be felt today – from artistry to diplomacy – leaving an enduring imprint on our collective memory.