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Ottoman Collection (#8)

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Background imageOttoman Collection: Classical Turkish Carpet with the Lotto Pattern, 1600-50 (wool: symmetrical rug knot)

Classical Turkish Carpet with the Lotto Pattern, 1600-50 (wool: symmetrical rug knot)
XOS5885321 Classical Turkish Carpet with the Lotto Pattern, 1600-50 (wool: symmetrical rug knot) by Turkish School, (17th century); 172.1x104.1 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Background imageOttoman Collection: World War 1: British Advance in Mesopotamia

World War 1: British Advance in Mesopotamia
3786874 World War 1: British Advance in Mesopotamia; (add.info.: World War 1: British Advance in Mesopotamia. Turkish prisoners captured during progress of Kut Relief Force. April 1916)

Background imageOttoman Collection: Armies of the Balkan States: Turkey

Armies of the Balkan States: Turkey
3786227 Armies of the Balkan States: Turkey; (add.info.: Armies of the Balkan States: Turkey (2 of 2). 1910. (French: Armees des Etats balcaniques: Turquie. Liebig Extract of Meat Collectible Card)

Background imageOttoman Collection: World War 1: Russian Army in Armenia

World War 1: Russian Army in Armenia
3786789 World War 1: Russian Army in Armenia; (add.info.: World War 1: Russian Army in Armenia. 1916. Circassian cossacks charging at Turkish troops. The Illustrated News, 24 May, 1916)

Background imageOttoman Collection: Armies of the Balkan States: Serbia and Montenegro

Armies of the Balkan States: Serbia and Montenegro
3786228 Armies of the Balkan States: Serbia and Montenegro; (add.info.: Armies of the Balkan States: Serbia and Montenegro. 1910. (French: Armees des Etats balcaniques: Serbie et Montenegro)

Background imageOttoman Collection: Selmecbanya - defended from Turkish invasion

Selmecbanya - defended from Turkish invasion
3785548 Selmecbanya - defended from Turkish invasion; (add.info.: Selmecbanya - defended from Turkish invasion. From early 20th century illustration. Modern day Banska Štiavnica, Slovenia)

Background imageOttoman Collection: World War 1: Turkish Infantry

World War 1: Turkish Infantry
3786966 World War 1: Turkish Infantry; (add.info.: World War 1: Turkish Infantry, 1914. French postcard series: 1914'. (French: Infanterie Turque')

Background imageOttoman Collection: Jewish women from Hadrianapolis, 16th century (Watercolour)

Jewish women from Hadrianapolis, 16th century (Watercolour)
7422837 Jewish women from Hadrianapolis, 16th century (Watercolour) by Ottoman School, (16th century); (add.info.: Geography. Turkey. Jewish women from Hadrianapolis)

Background imageOttoman Collection: The Cossack's Answer, 1893 (photogravure)

The Cossack's Answer, 1893 (photogravure)
3671736 The Cossack's Answer, 1893 (photogravure) by Repin, Ilya Efimovich (1844-1930) (after); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Background imageOttoman Collection: Suleiman the Magnificent

Suleiman the Magnificent
3784087 Suleiman the Magnificent; (add.info.: Suleiman the Magnificent - Sultan of the Ottoman Empire. Known as the Lawgiver)

Background imageOttoman Collection: WW1 - The German Kaiser, Wilhelm II (1859-1941) meets the Shaykh al-Islam

WW1 - The German Kaiser, Wilhelm II (1859-1941) meets the Shaykh al-Islam (Urguplu Mustafa Hayri Efendi 1867-1922) (Elder of Islam, Master of Islam)

Background imageOttoman Collection: The Turkish State Barge Seughudlu, built at Elswick Shipyard

The Turkish State Barge Seughudlu, built at Elswick Shipyard, Newcastle upon Tyne for His Imperial Majesty Sultan Abdul Hamid II (1842-1918) - September 25, 1903

Background imageOttoman Collection: Entrance to the Tomb of Lazarus, Bethany, 1800s

Entrance to the Tomb of Lazarus, Bethany, 1800s
Entrance to the Tomb of Lazarus, Bethany, near Bethlehem, 1800s. Ingresso alla tomba di Lazzaro. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Corsi after Giulio Ferrario in his Costumes Ancient

Background imageOttoman Collection: Reservoir of the Sealed Fountain near Bethlehem, 1800s

Reservoir of the Sealed Fountain near Bethlehem, 1800s. Serbaloio del Fons Signatus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Corsi after Giulio Ferrario in his Costumes Ancient

Background imageOttoman Collection: Entrance to the bazaar or market of Jerusalem, Israel, 1800s

Entrance to the bazaar or market of Jerusalem, Israel, 1800s
Entrance to the bazaar, besestein or market of Jerusalem, Israel, 1800s. Ingresso del mercato. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Corsi after Giulio Ferrario in his Costumes Ancient

Background imageOttoman Collection: Uniforms of the Portuguese cavalry, 1800s

Uniforms of the Portuguese cavalry, 1800s
Uniforms of the Portuguese Army, 1800s. Mounted Lisbon police guard 5, cavalryman from the Legion of Alorgna, and cavalryman from the Regiment of Alcantara

Background imageOttoman Collection: Muslim boys in the days before their circumcision, 1790

Muslim boys in the days before their circumcision, 1790
Muslim boys in the days before their circumcision, and goats destined for sacrifice. Figli Musulman. Animali pei sacrifici. 18th century

Background imageOttoman Collection: Hursid Ahmed Pasha (died 1822), Ottoman governor

Hursid Ahmed Pasha (died 1822), Ottoman governor
Hursid Ahmed Pasha (died 1822), Ottoman general and governor of the Morea Eyalet (the Peloponnese). Illustration from Francois Pouquevilles Travels through More

Background imageOttoman Collection: Orhan Gazi, Ottoman Sultan

Orhan Gazi, Ottoman Sultan
Orhan or Orhan Bey (12811362), the second bey (ruler) of the Ottoman Empire (at this stage known as the Ottoman Beylik or Emirate)

Background imageOttoman Collection: Bedroom in a show house of 'Dulwich Gate'. Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher

Bedroom in a show house of "Dulwich Gate". Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher
Bedroom in a show house of " Dulwich Gate". Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and husband Denis have shown interest in buying a new house in Dulwich for when they leave Number 10"

Background imageOttoman Collection: Saber with Scabbard... 19th century. Creator: Unknown

Saber with Scabbard... 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Saber with Scabbard, grip, Indian; guard, scabbard, and decoration on blade, Turkish; blade, Iranian, grip, 18th or 19th century; guard and scabbard, 19th century; blade, dated A.H. 1099/A.D

Background imageOttoman Collection: Kaiser Wilhelm II with Sultan Reshad V - Istanbul, Turkey

Kaiser Wilhelm II with Sultan Reshad V - Istanbul, Turkey
WW1 - Kaiser Wilhelm II with Sultan Reshad V - Istanbul, Turkey. Date: 1916

Background imageOttoman Collection: Stanley s... Meeting with Emin Pasha, April 29, 1888, at Kavalli... (1901). Creator: Unknown

Stanley s... Meeting with Emin Pasha, April 29, 1888, at Kavalli... (1901). Creator: Unknown
Stanleys Journey through Unknown Central Africa, 1887-1890: His Meeting with Emin Pasha, April 29, 1888, at Kavalli, on Lake Nyanza, (1901)

Background imageOttoman Collection: Broussa, The Ancient Capital of Turkey, 1890. Creator: Unknown

Broussa, The Ancient Capital of Turkey, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Broussa, The Ancient Capital of Turkey, 1890. Bursa in northwestern Anatolia became capital of the Ottoman State between 1335 and 1363. following its capture from the Byzantines in 1326

Background imageOttoman Collection: Final Assault of the Turks in their First Siege of Vienna (1529), 1890. Creator: Unknown

Final Assault of the Turks in their First Siege of Vienna (1529), 1890. Creator: Unknown
Final Assault of the Turks in their First Siege of Vienna (1529), 1890. The Siege of Vienna in 1529 was the first attempt by the Ottoman Empire, led by Suleiman the Magnificent

Background imageOttoman Collection: Bursa, Turkey - Yeni Kaplica (New Hot Spring Baths)

Bursa, Turkey - Yeni Kaplica (New Hot Spring Baths)
The Road leading to the historic, spring-fed Yeni Kaplica Hamami (New Hot Spring Bathhouse), a famous Turkish bath in Bursa, Turkey. Date: 1903

Background imageOttoman Collection: Erzurum, eastern Anatolia, Turkey, Ottoman Empire

Erzurum, eastern Anatolia, Turkey, Ottoman Empire
Erzurum (Armenian - Karin), is a city in eastern Anatolia, Turkey. The name " Erzurum" derives from " Arz-u Rum" (literally The Land of the Romans in Persian)

Background imageOttoman Collection: Midhad Pasha - Grand Vizier of Ottoman Empire

Midhad Pasha - Grand Vizier of Ottoman Empire
Midhad Pasha (1822-1883) - Grand Vizier of Ottoman Empire between July and October 1872. Fell out with the Sultan over money issues and was dismissed

Background imageOttoman Collection: Celebrating the New Turkish Constiution - French postcard

Celebrating the New Turkish Constiution - French postcard. The Young Turk Revolution (July 1908) of the Ottoman Empire was when the Young Turks movement restored the Ottoman constitution of 1876

Background imageOttoman Collection: Iskenderun, Turkey - Alexandretta - Place de la Douane

Iskenderun, Turkey - Alexandretta - Place de la Douane
Iskenderun, Turkey - Place de la Douane (Customs Square). Also known as Alexandretta in Greek and in English Alexandrette. Turkish city at the far eastern end of the Mediterranean coast

Background imageOttoman Collection: Eski Kaplica Hamami, Old Hot Spring Bathhouse, Cekirge Bursa

Eski Kaplica Hamami, Old Hot Spring Bathhouse, Cekirge Bursa
The historic, spring-fed Eski Kaplica Hamami (Old Hot Spring Bathhouse), the largest, oldest, and most famous Turkish bath in Bursa. Date: circa 1930s

Background imageOttoman Collection: The Wall Kiosk of Osman III - Topkapi Palace, Istanbul

The Wall Kiosk of Osman III - Topkapi Palace, Istanbul. Date: 1802

Background imageOttoman Collection: The Harem - Topkapi Palace, Seraglio Point, Istanbul, Turkey

The Harem - Topkapi Palace, Seraglio Point, Istanbul, Turkey. Date: circa 1819

Background imageOttoman Collection: Sultan Abdul Hamid 1842-1918, 1934

Sultan Abdul Hamid 1842-1918, 1934. Abdul Hamid II (1842-1918), the 34th Sultan of the Ottoman Empire. He ruled from 31 August 1876 until he was deposed shortly after the 1908 Young Turk Revolution

Background imageOttoman Collection: Ottoman army, 1895. Artist: Henri Meyer

Ottoman army, 1895. Artist: Henri Meyer
Ottoman army, 1895. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 24th November 1895

Background imageOttoman Collection: Lieutenant-General Cannon (Behram Pacha) - from a photograph by Claudet, 1856. Creator: Unknown

Lieutenant-General Cannon (Behram Pacha) - from a photograph by Claudet, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Lieutenant-General Cannon (Behram Pacha) - from a photograph by Claudet, 1856. On the breaking out of the war between Russia and Turkey, in 1853, Col

Background imageOttoman Collection: Dolmabahce Palace, Bosphorus, Istanbul, Turkey

Dolmabahce Palace, Bosphorus, Istanbul, Turkey

Background imageOttoman Collection: The Harem, Topkapi Palace, Istanbul, Turkeydecorated

The Harem, Topkapi Palace, Istanbul, Turkeydecorated

Background imageOttoman Collection: Circumcision Room, Topkapi Palace, Istanbul, Turkey

Circumcision Room, Topkapi Palace, Istanbul, Turkey

Background imageOttoman Collection: Bronze door, Topkapi Palace, Istanbul, Turkey

Bronze door, Topkapi Palace, Istanbul, Turkey

Background imageOttoman Collection: Fountain at the Pavilion of the Holy Mantle, Topkapi Palace, Istanbul, Turkey

Fountain at the Pavilion of the Holy Mantle, Topkapi Palace, Istanbul, Turkey

Background imageOttoman Collection: The Baghdad Pavilion, Topkapi Palace, Istanbul, Turkey

The Baghdad Pavilion, Topkapi Palace, Istanbul, Turkey

Background imageOttoman Collection: Library of Ahmet 3rd, Topkapi Palace, Istanbul, Turkey

Library of Ahmet 3rd, Topkapi Palace, Istanbul, Turkey

Background imageOttoman Collection: Imperial Gate, Dolmabahce Palace, Besiktas, Istanbul, Turkey

Imperial Gate, Dolmabahce Palace, Besiktas, Istanbul, Turkey

Background imageOttoman Collection: Dolmabahce Palace, Besiktas, Istanbul, Turkey

Dolmabahce Palace, Besiktas, Istanbul, Turkey

Background imageOttoman Collection: Tiles in Circumcision Room, Summer Pavilion, Topkapi Palace, Istanbul, Turkey

Tiles in Circumcision Room, Summer Pavilion, Topkapi Palace, Istanbul, Turkey

Background imageOttoman Collection: Apartment of Crown Prince, Topkapi Harem, Topkapi Palace, Istanbul, Turkey

Apartment of Crown Prince, Topkapi Harem, Topkapi Palace, Istanbul, Turkey

Background imageOttoman Collection: Window in Circumcision Room, Summer Pavilion, Topkapi Palace, Istanbul, Turkey

Window in Circumcision Room, Summer Pavilion, Topkapi Palace, Istanbul, Turkey




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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.