Edward Lane in Indian costume

Category

Library Item

Item no

3588

Title

Edward Lane in Indian costume

Description

A sleeping man wears robes, a hat and shoes. The clothes are decorated with beads and weapons, which include a pistol and a sword. The man rests his head on a saddle.

Artist / maker

Hill, David Octavius

Date

1847

Size

14.4 x 19.7 cm

Type

Salted paper print

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

David Octavius Hill had a passion for fancy dress and tried to record some of his creations, like the one here. His model in this case, Edward William Lane was an appropriate choice for the Indian dress, being an Egyptian and Arabic scholar and writer.

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Clothing and dress > Accessories > Hats

Clothing and dress > Accessories > Shoes

Clothing and dress > Garments > Robes

People > Adults > Men

People > Education and communication > Scholars

People > Education and communication > Translators

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