Habit of the Sultaness of Transilvania in 1749

by Thomas Jefferys

This wonderful copperplate engraving, produced in 1749 by Thomas Jefferys, presents an unusually early view from Europe of the Habit of the Sultaness of Transilvania.

This engraving beautifully illustrates the interaction of cultures in this period in that the dress style is heavily influenced by the Ottoman Empire's impact on the fashion trends of Transylvania in this period. The "Sultaness" is shown wearing an elegant flowing gown that is distinguished by its: Layering, Textural Quality and Historical Importance.

Whether for a historian or a print collection of costume prints, this plate from 1757 (after 1749 series) is certainly an important one for any such person interested in Georgian Cartography/Costume History.