A Persian Seyéd or Lineal Descendant of Mohammed

Notes:

This descendant of Mohammed is wearing a caba (Shoberl 1845, p. 34) or qaba (Vogelsang-Eastwood, p. 10), cinched with a green belt holding prayer beads, covered with the cloak-like outer garment called the aba (Vogelsang-Eastwood, p. 11). On his head he wears wears a green turban and carries a walking stick. As typical of men in this region, he wears a full beard and mustache.

Date Created:

1843-01-01T00:00:00Z

Data Provider:

Western Michigan University. Libraries

Collection:

Costume History Collection

Subject Topic:

Qajar, hairstyles, robes (main garments), turbans, slippers (shoes), shoes, walking sticks, descendants of Mohammed, Seyed, turban, Perkins, Justin 1805-1869, Clothing and dress--Iran, Muslim men, Muslim Men, and Iran (nation)

Rights:

For use of digital image, contact Special Collections, Waldo Library, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA 49008-5333

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