A Persian Soldier

Notes:

In this image, a Persian soldier is wearing the short shalwar (Shoberl 1845, p. 113) or shalvar (Vogelsang-Eastwood p. 8) with knee-high boots. His jacket is similar to military wear of European soldiers and is completed by the wearing of a belt and a sash. The headgear of the soldier is very different from that of European soldiers in that it is the same conical, fur cap, kolah namadi (Vogelsang-Eastwood, p. 12), worn by the scribe, priest, and other males pictured in this work. Unlike these other figures, he wears only the mustache.

Date Created:

1843-01-01T00:00:00Z

Data Provider:

Western Michigan University. Libraries

Collection:

Costume History Collection

Subject Topic:

Qajar, shalwar, hats, blouses (military garments), riding boots, sashes (costume accessories), soldiers, soldiers, jackets, headgear, Perkins, Justin 1805-1869, Clothing and dress--Iran, Soldiers--Iran, Soldiers, and Iran (nation)

Rights:

For use of digital image, contact Special Collections, Waldo Library, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA 49008-5330

URL:

https://luna.library.wmich.edu/luna/servlet/detail/WMUwmu~85~85~431132~127804