Çavuşbaşı
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Material Information

Title:
Çavuşbaşı chief usher to the Grand Signior
Series Title:
Costume of Turkey (Dalvimart, Octavian. London : Printed by William Miller, 1802.)
Alternate Title:
Chaush-bashi
Alternate Title:
چاووش باشی
Creator:
Dalvimart, Octavian
Place of Publication:
London
Publisher:
William Miller
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Language:
English

Notes

Abstract:
Here is given a representation of their commander, or chief usher; an office of great power and importance, at least on some occasions. One of their employments, among others, is to present every one, who is introduced at court, or approaches the foot of the throne; and, on some particular occasions, this is done by the chief usher himself. -- Costume of Turkey (Dalvimart, Octavian. London : Printed by William Miller, 1802.) ( en )
General Note:
1 colour slide
General Note:
Beyoğlu is the Turkish name for the Istanbul suburb or Pera

Record Information

Source Institution:
SOAS, University of London
Rights Management:
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