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The Turkish Museum - "The Hareem", 1854. Creator: Unknown. The Turkish Museum - "The Hareem", 1854. Creator: Unknown
The Turkish Museum - "The Hareem", 1854. London tourist attraction, depicting...the Hareem or Saloon of Reception. It is a model, or, in the theatrical phrase, a "set scene", ...of a Turkish apartment...The ceremony of a Turkish reception is here illustrated. A Kadun (wife of the Sultan) is supposed to be on a visit to Fatima Sultan, congratulating her upon her betrothal to the son of Redschid Pacha. The illustrious guest, having been duly welcomed, and conducted to the most honourable seat on the sofa, has been served with pipe and sweet-meats, and is about to partake of coffee. Upon the right is Kuslar-lar-Aghasi (or Head Black Eunuch). This person was formerly so influential, that he ranked among the Ministers of State; but the eunuchs have now lost all their influence, and are merely the domestics of the palace. He is here represented in the ministerial robes of bygone dignity'. From "Illustrated London News", 1854
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The Turkish Museum - 'The Hareem', 1854: A Glimpse into the Intrigue and Opulence of the Ottoman Palace This photograph, titled 'The Turkish Museum - The Hareem', dates back to 1854, and its creator remains unknown. The image offers a fascinating glimpse into the opulence and intrigue of the Ottoman Palace, specifically the Hareem or the women's quarters. The scene depicted is a model or a 'set scene' of a Turkish apartment, where the ceremony of a Turkish reception is being illustrated. A Kadin (wife of the Sultan) is seen visiting Fatima Sultan, congratulating her upon her betrothal to the son of Redschid Pacha. The illustrious guest, having been duly welcomed and conducted to the most honorable seat on the sofa, is about to partake of coffee. To the right of the image, we find Kuslar-lar-Aghasi, or the Head Black Eunuch. In bygone days, this person held significant influence, ranking among the Ministers of State. However, the eunuchs have since lost all their influence and now serve merely as the domestics of the palace. Here, he is represented in the ministerial robes of former dignity. This photograph, published in the 'Illustrated London News' in 1854, provides a captivating window into the rich history and culture of the Ottoman Empire. It offers a glimpse into the grandeur and intrigue of the Hareem, a place where power, politics, and personal relationships intertwined in the heart of the Ottoman Palace.
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