A Moollah, or Persian Priest | Michigan Memories

Description:

P. 268 "The dress of the Molláh, here introduced, imparts a fair idea of the gracefulness of Persian costume." The molláh is wearing the full length white cloak or aba (Vogelsang-Eastwood, p. 11) his green tunic is decorated with red bands. His turban is large made of patterned and plain white fabric, with some of the white fabric trailing behind. He wears the full beard and mustache typical to men of this region.

Institution: Western Michigan University Libraries

Collection: Costume History Collection

Rights:

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

Subject Topics:

Qajar,

hairstyles,

robes (main garments),

turbans,

shoes,

walking sticks,

Priests, hats, coats,

Perkins, Justin 1805-1869,

Clothing and dress--Iran,

Religious leaders,

Priests--Iran,

Priests,

Iran (nation)

URL: https://luna.library.wmich.edu/luna/servlet/detail/WMUwmu~85~85~430760~127791