Ethnic groups (1947 Subjects)
Pompey's Pillar, shewing the mode by which some English Sailors first gained an ascent to the capital of the Column.
Circular dance of Greek women wearing costumes from different locations 1: Greek woman from Izmir (Smyrna). 2: Woman from Patmos. 3: Woman from Chios. 4, 6: Women from Bulgaria. 5: Woman from Tinos or nearby island. 7: Young woman from Izmir (Smyrna).
A Janissary courts a young woman; he has slashed his arm as a token of his affection. A Jewish matchmaker is standing on his side. La Motraye states that he witnessed the scene himself.
Nobleman's costume from Chios (1694 - 1822). Illustration published by A. Karavas; drawing by Phrixus Aristefs, in author's collection.
Men's and women's costumes in Chios, 1788. From Pierre S. Maréchal, “Costumes civils actuels de tous les Peuples...”, Paris, 1788].
Men's working costume from Mestá, Chios, 1822 – 1866. Illustration published by A. Karavas; drawing by Phrixus Aristefs, in author's collection.
Men's working costume at Pyrghi, Chios (1822 - 1866). Illustration published by A.Karavas; drawing by Phrixus Aristefs, in author's collection.
Women's head-dress from Chios, 1680 - 1681. From an edition of the Voyages of Cornelis de Bruyn, Delft, 1698.
Noblewoman's costume from Chios, 17th century. From collection belonging to Bibliothéque National de Paris: Od. 29, Grèce Moderne, Costumes et Moeurs. Empire d'Orient.
Women's costume from Chios, c. 1715. From collection: Recueil des Estampes, n. 370, 17 Bibliothèque de l'Arsenal, Paris.
