Frank G. Carpenter,Istanbul,Turkey,Caliph Abdumecid,Chief Eunuch,Sultan1923

Title: The chief Eunuch of the Caliph. Formerly this man was the most dangerous in the Kingdom and could order the execution of the unfaithful or jealous wives. To-day his job is less important as the wives of the Sultan are fewer The caliph enters the royal barge for his return to Constantinople, after his visit to the mosque.
Creator(s): Carpenter, Frank G. (Frank George), 1855-1924, photographer
Date Created/Published: 1923.
Summary: Photographs show a head-and-shoulders portrait of the chief eunuch wearing a fez and Caliph Abdülmecid getting into his boat as crowds watch, Istanbul, Turkey.
Notes:
Title from item.
Negative series code stamped on page: LC-C26.
On page: no. 1418 (top image), and no. 1419 (bottom image),
In album: European pictures (1923 trip), p. [80].
Copyright by Carpenter's World Travels.
Forms part of: Frank and Frances Carpenter Collection (Library of Congress).
Subjects:
Abdülmecid Efendi,--1868-1944--Public appearances.
Africans--Turkey--Istanbul--1920-1930.
Servants--Turkey--Istanbul--1920-1930.
Boats--Turkey--Istanbul--1920-1930.
Gelatin silver prints--1920-1930.
Portrait photographs--1920-1930.
Bookmark /2011649924/
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