Interpreter of the Sultan's palace.

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A servant to the Grand Vizier.

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A Spahi, member of the cavalry.

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Musician of the imperial palace.

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The head of the Ulemas, scholars of Islamic Law and other disciplines.

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Kapıcıbaşı, Bashi, head of ceremonies in the Sultan's palace.

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High-ranking officials of the Ottoman empire.

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Pastry confectioner of the Sultan's palace (Helvaci).

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Janissary in ceremonial costume (left). Janissary in everyday costume (right).

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Ottoman soldier in early 19th century costume.

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Lower-ranking officer of the Janissary corps.

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Silahdar Aga, sword bearer to the Sultan.

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A Kapıcı, servant in the Sultan's palace.

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Woman of Symi island.

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Armenian from the Ottoman empire.

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Woman of Naxos island.

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Wonan from Egypt.

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Arab man from Syria.

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Reis Efendi, minister of the Exterior.

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A mufti.

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Wandering dervish.

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A young Yörük girl offers water to a Turkish traveller outside Sardes.

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Turkish woman from rural area. Turkish woman from urban area.

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Woman from Cephalonia island.

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Woman from Koločep, modern-day Croatia.

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Muslim Arab praying.

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Inhabitant of Corfu. Woman from Cythera. Ancient costume of the inhabitants of Corfu. Nymph of Cythera island.

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Itinerant sweets seller. The Tower of Galata in the background.

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Ottoman carriage.

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Turkish women in 18th century costume having tea in their private quarters.

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