Habit of a Young Lady of Bulgaria in 1700

by Thomas Jefferys

This beautiful print from the 18th Century, by Thomas Jefferys, provides a rare opportunity to learn about the ethnic costume worn by a Young Lady of Bulgaria at the beginning of the 18th Century. One of the many images in a collection dedicated to costumes across the world, this particular print features a young woman dressed in the layered and unique silhouette of clothing of Eastern Europe.

In the depiction, the woman is standing in profile against the white background, wearing a beautifully elaborate outfit consisting of the typical dress, overgarments, and headwear. The fine craftsmanship of this print makes it a must-have addition to any collection of Ottoman-era Balkan history or historic fashion books and cartographic prints from the Enlightenment period.