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Marriage of the Sultan's Daughter - Fete at Baltaliman, 1854. Creator: Unknown
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Marriage of the Sultan's Daughter - Fete at Baltaliman, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Marriage of the Sultan's Daughter - Fete at Baltaliman, 1854. Celebrations at Constantinople for the wedding of Fatma Sultan, aged 14, and Ali Galip Pasha. View of...one of the bridal fetes, given in the rear of the Palace of Baltaliman, in a large field, where hundreds of tents, in the European style, had been erected...The dancers both play the castanets. The arena is attended by a clown...Spectators crowd round the tent...Musicians, seated on the ground, play guitars, clarionets, tambourines, and sing most uproariously. The same scene takes place before every tent simultaneously or successively throughout the rest of the day...'. From "Illustrated London News", 1854
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Marriage of the Sultan's Daughter - Fete at Baltaliman, 1854" is an intriguing and vibrant image capturing the grand celebrations for the wedding of Fatma Sultan, a 14-year-old princess, to Ali Galip Pasha in Constantinople. The scene depicts one of the bridal fetes held at the Palace of Baltaliman, where a large field was transformed into a European-style encampment with hundreds of tents. In the photograph, we see a lively dance performance taking place before a tent, with two dancers playfully clapping castanets and gesturing to the crowd. A clown entertains the spectators, who are crowded around the tent, eagerly watching the scene unfold. Musicians, dressed in traditional attire, are seated on the ground, playing guitars, clarinets, tambourines, and singing with great enthusiasm. This same scene was repeated before every tent throughout the day, creating a festive and joyous atmosphere. The image offers a glimpse into the rich cultural traditions and extravagant celebrations of the Ottoman Empire during the 19th century. Fatma Sultan, also known as Fathma Sultana or Fatma binti Abdulmejid Han, is seen here wearing harem pants and a flowing top, adorned with intricate embroidery and beading. The men in the image are dressed in traditional Ottoman clothing, with some wearing turbans and others wearing Western-style suits. The photograph, published in the "Illustrated London News" in 1854, offers a unique and captivating look into the grand wedding celebrations of the Ottoman Empire and the fashion of the time. The scene is a testament to the cultural exchange and blending of traditions that took place during this period in history. Overall, "Marriage of the Sultan's Daughter - Fete at Baltaliman, 1854" is a fascinating and visually stunning image that offers a glimpse into the opulence and grandeur of the Ottoman Empire during the 19th century.
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