Author
Unknown Unknown (designed and made by)
Publication Date
1875
Publication Place
Iran (made) -
Subject
Clothing Textiles
Type
Other
Language
Undetermined
Digital
Yes
Manuscript
No
Library
Victoria and Albert Museum
Library Asset ID
ME.2:1, 2-2006
Record ID
ME.2:1, 2-2006
Library Location
Middle East Section
Date
1875
Notes
This Iranian military uniform was made under the rule of the Qajar dynasty, which lasted from 1796 to 1925. The Iranian royal family began to wear European-style uniforms early in the 19th century. Muhammad Shah, who ruled from 1834 to 1848, is often depicted wearing one and seated on a European-style chair. Their military soon followed suit. This example survived in the collection of a Qajar prince who lived in a splendid villa in Monte Carlo for much of the 20th century. The materials used in this uniform are characteristic of European military dress: dark woollen fabric with red piping and brass buttons. Indeed, the surviving buttons and brass buckle were all made in Europe. Yet in some of its features, notably the full pleated skirt of the coat, the cut of the uniform reflects local traditions of male dress. Thus this uniform illustrates the process by which elements of European modernity were adapted to local custom.
Malzemeler ve teknikler
Black wool with piping and other decorative elements in red wool; silk linings; brass buttons Wool (Textile) Brass Sewn
Parçalar
Jacket, Trousers
Fiziksel açıklama
Uniform comprising a full-skirted jacket and trousers, made from black wool with piping and other detailing in red.
Üretim
Attribution note: Made for a member of the Persian Imperial Guard.
Üslup
Qajar
