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Feather Seller - Turkey

A door-to-door itinerant feather seller in Constantinople, Turkey. He also carries a bunch of grapes on his head

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Media ID 4431491

Bunch Constantinople Door Way Elderly Feather Grapes Istanbul Itinerant Opening Peering Salesman Seller Vendor Accesories Ottoman

EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the image of an itinerant feather seller, a common sight in the bustling streets of Constantinople, now Istanbul, Turkey, during the late Ottoman Empire era. The elderly man, with a white beard and a furrowed brow, peers intently through the doorway, perhaps searching for potential customers or assessing the competition. He wears a simple white tunic and a red fez, adorned with a tassel, typical of the Ottoman attire of the time. The seller carries a large bundle of feathers on his head, balanced precariously, while a bunch of grapes rests on top, adding a touch of color and freshness to the scene. The door behind him, with intricate carvings and a hint of an oriental rug visible on the floor, opens onto a dimly lit room, suggesting the intimacy and mystery of the old city's labyrinthine alleyways. The photograph transports us back in time, offering a glimpse into the rich history and culture of Constantinople, a city that has been a melting pot of diverse civilizations for centuries. The feather seller's humble trade, carried out door-to-door, is a testament to the resilience and entrepreneurial spirit of the people who lived in this historic city, long before the advent of modern commerce and globalization.

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