Westernisation Collection

Mustafa Kemal Ataturk dancing with his adopted daughter
Mustafa Kemal Ataturk (1881-1938) dancing with his adopted daughter Nebile Hamin on her wedding day to Rachid Bey, the Secretary of the Turkish Embassy at Vienna. Date: 1929

Ataturk Reforms Language
Turkey : dictator Kemal Ataturk introduces westernisation of the Turkish language

Three generations: A.P. Kalganov with son and granddaughter; the last two work in the shops of the Zlatoust plant, 1910. Two men and a woman posed outdoors at the Zlatoust arms plant. A. P

Early Portrait of Nasr al-Din Shah (reigned 1848-1896), c1850. Creator: Anon
Early Portrait of Nasr al-Din Shah (reigned 1848-1896), c1850. The shah is shown here at perhaps just nineteen or twenty years of age, wearing jeweled portraits of the Shi'ite Imams

Chief Yukeoma, center, 1911. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Chief Yukeoma, center, 1911. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Chief Yukeoma, center, 1911. [USA]

American Indians - Chief Yukeoma [centre], 1911. Creator: Harris & Ewing. American Indians - Chief Yukeoma [centre]
American Indians - Chief Yukeoma [centre], 1911. [USA]

Esquisse pour l'église Saint-François-Xavier : Saint-François-Xavier présentant au Christ
Esquisse pour l'eglise Saint-Francois-Xavier : Saint-Francois-Xavier presentant au Christ les peuples qu'il a convertis, c.1876

Indian girl, between c1900 and c1930. Creator: Unknown
Indian girl, between c1900 and c1930

Athapascan Indian mother and children, between c1900 and 1923. Creator: Unknown
Athapascan Indian mother and children, between c1900 and 1923

Chemehuevi mother and child, c1907. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Chemehuevi mother and child, c1907

Sanowa Poqui [B], c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Sanowa Poqui [B], c1905. Tewa Indian child, half-length portrait, facing front

A Jicarilla man, c1904. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
A Jicarilla man, c1904. Head-and-shoulders portrait of a Jicarilla man

Marcos, Palm Cañon Cahuilla, half-length portrait, facing slightly right, c1905 [c1924]. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Marcos, Palm Canon Cahuilla, half-length portrait, facing slightly right, c1905 [c1924]

Red Cloud and American Horse The two most noted chiefs now living, 1891. Creator: John C. H. Grabill
Red Cloud and American Horse The two most noted chiefs now living, 1891. Two Oglala chiefs, American Horse (wearing western clothing and gun-in-holster) and Red Cloud (wearing headdress)

Women student activities - playing croquet, Carlisle Indian School, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, 1901. Boarding school for Native American students, founded in 1879 under US governmental authority

A Cahuilla child, 1905, c1924. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
A Cahuilla child, 1905, c1924. Indian girl leaning against palm tree holding large basket

A man of Palm Springs-Cahuilla, 1905, c1924. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
A man of Palm Springs-Cahuilla, 1905, c1924. Indian man, half-length portrait, facing left

Marcos-Palm Cañon Cahuilla, 1905, c1924. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Marcos-Palm Canon Cahuilla, 1905, c1924. Head-and-shoulders portrait of Indian, right profile

Good Bear, c1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Good Bear, c1908. Hidatsa Indian posed, full-length, seated, facing front, with his wife and three children

Turkish women - 1920s - Liberation in Dress
A set of cards issued to reflect the fact that soon after Ataturk took over in Turkey in the 1920s, there was liberation by women from the old modes of dress

Second national industrial exhibition at Ueno Park, 1881 (woodblock print)
5895268 Second national industrial exhibition at Ueno Park, 1881 (woodblock print) by Utagawa Hiroshige III (1842-94); Private Collection; (add.info)

Second national industrial exhibition at Ueno Park, 1881 (woodblock print)
5672310 Second national industrial exhibition at Ueno Park, 1881 (woodblock print) by Utagawa Hiroshige III (1842-94); Private Collection; (add.info)

Second national industrial exhibition at Ueno Park, 1881 (woodblock print)
5895267 Second national industrial exhibition at Ueno Park, 1881 (woodblock print) by Utagawa Hiroshige III (1842-94); Private Collection; (add.info)

Illustration of the Empress Visiting the General Staff Headquarters [to present a tray of bandages] (Sanbo honbu gyokei no zu), 1895

Profile Portrait of Unidentified Woman, 1880s. Creator: United States National Museum
Profile Portrait of Unidentified Woman, 1880s

Profile Portrait of George Tsaroff, Between 1872-1880. Creator
Profile Portrait of George Tsaroff, Between 1872-1880. George Tsaroff, an Aleut orphan adopted by naturalist William Healey Dall, educated at University of Michigan

Group Portrait of Dakota Delegation, 1888. Creator: United States National Museum
Group Portrait of Dakota Delegation, 1888. Photographed in the Lecture Room in the West North Range of the United States National Museum, now known as the Arts and Industries Building

Portrait of Unidentified Woman, 1880s. Creator: United States National Museum
Portrait of Unidentified Woman, 1880s

King Chulalongkorn, c. 1880 (b / w photo)
3504612 King Chulalongkorn, c.1880 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (19th century); Royal Society for Asian Affairs, London, UK; (add.info.: King Chulalongkorn 1853-1910)

Japanese women at a picnic wearing western clothes (b / w photo)
6015478 Japanese women at a picnic wearing western clothes (b/w photo) by Japanese Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Japanese women at a picnic wearing western clothes)

Japanese Diner and Waiter in Western Dress, c. 1879 (b / w photo)
701559 Japanese Diner and Waiter in Western Dress, c.1879 (b/w photo) by Stillfried, Baron Raimund von (1839-1911); Private Collection; Austrian, out of copyright

His Imperial Majesty Mutsuhito, Emperor of Japan, giving the flags to his troops
REV287777 His Imperial Majesty Mutsuhito, Emperor of Japan, giving the flags to his troops, illustration from Le Petit Journal: Supplement illustre, 6th March 1904 (colour litho) by Michel, P.H.G.V

Colonial Scene; Escena Colonial, (oil onn board)
824612 Colonial Scene; Escena Colonial, (oil onn board) by Figari, Pedro (1861-1938); 23.5x30 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Colonial Scene; Escena Colonial. Pedro Figari (1861-1938)

A Japanese Gentleman in Western Garb, 1875 (b / w photo)
701558 A Japanese Gentleman in Western Garb, 1875 (b/w photo) by Stillfried, Baron Raimund von (1839-1911); Private Collection; Austrian, out of copyright

Catahecassa, c. 1830-1833. Creator: Henry Inman
Catahecassa, c. 1830-1833

View of the Issuance of the Constitution, March 1889. Creator: Kunitoshi
View of the Issuance of the Constitution, March 1889

The Pacification of the Indians, 1914. Col. Rondon trying on shirts in the far interior of Brazil. From The Beautiful Rio De Janeiro by Alured Gray Bell. [William Heinemann, London, 1914]

Modern costumes of Japanese officers, 1866. A print from The Illustrated London News, 7th April 1866

Progress of civilisation in Japan, 1875. Several Japanese people wearing Western dress, while others are dressed in traditional costume

Modern and Old Costume in Turkey
Soon after Ataturk took over in Turkey in the 1920s, there was liberation by women from the old modes of dress. Instead of impenetrable veils, they wore lighter, thinner veils

1690 / Boyars Robes Cut
Peter the Greats policy of Westernisation includes a decree that courtiers and officials wear Western clothes. Thus the long robes of the Boyars are shortened. Date: 1698

1690 / Boyars Sleeves Cut
Peter the Greats policy of Westernisation includes a decree that courtiers and officials wear Western clothes. Here he cuts the long sleeves of the Boyars. Date: 1698

Movement of revolt in China, evolution of the Chinese army, illustration from Le
XIR414750 Movement of revolt in China, evolution of the Chinese army, illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre, 29th October 1911 (colour litho) by French School

Modernisation of China, Chinese having their pigtail cut off in Shanghai, illustration
XIR346509 Modernisation of China, Chinese having their pigtail cut off in Shanghai, illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre, 5th February 1911 (colour litho) by French School

Turkish girl by the Bosphorus, Istanbul, Turkey
Picture from a set of cards issued to reflect the fact that soon after Ataturk took over in Turkey in the 1920s, there was liberation by women from the old modes of dress

Turkish girl - 1920s - Liberation in Dress
Picture from a set of cards issued to reflect the fact that soon after Ataturk took over in Turkey in the 1920s, there was liberation by women from the old modes of dress

Turkish girl by the Golden Horn, Istanbul, Turkey
Picture from a set of cards issued to reflect the fact that soon after Ataturk took over in Turkey in the 1920s, there was liberation by women from the old modes of dress

Two Turkish women - modern style
Picture from a set of cards issued to reflect the fact that soon after Ataturk took over in Turkey in the 1920s, there was liberation by women from the old modes of dress

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"Embracing Change: The Westernisation Movement Unveiled" In the early 20th century, a remarkable transformation swept across nations as they sought to modernize and adapt to the changing world. Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, the visionary leader of Turkey, spearheaded this movement with his progressive reforms. One captivating image captures Ataturk dancing joyfully with his adopted daughter, symbolizing their shared enthusiasm for embracing Western values. Ataturk recognized that language is not only a means of communication but also a powerful tool for societal change. His bold decision to reform the Turkish language paved the way for cultural integration and progress. As Turkish women in the 1920s liberated themselves from traditional dress codes, they embraced more contemporary attire that reflected newfound freedom and equality. Meanwhile, halfway across the globe in Japan's Ueno Park in 1881, an industrial exhibition showcased Japan's determination to embrace Western technology and innovation. Woodblock prints captured this momentous event where Japanese society eagerly absorbed knowledge from abroad while preserving their unique identity. The winds of change were not limited to Asia alone; even Empress Visiting General Staff Headquarters presented a tray of westernization possibilities – highlighting how even royalty acknowledged its significance. In America during this era, portraits emerged capturing unidentified women who embodied both grace and strength amidst societal shifts. George Tsaroff's profile portrait between 1872-1880 showcases an individual caught between tradition and modernity—a reflection of personal struggles faced by many during these transformative times. Similarly, Dakota Delegation's group portrait in 1888 exemplifies how indigenous communities navigated through waves of western influence while striving to preserve their heritage. Lastly, King Chulalongkorn's black-and-white photo circa 1880 stands as evidence that westernization transcended borders—reaching far beyond Europe or America—touching distant lands like Thailand too. These images collectively paint a vivid picture of societies grappling with the challenges and opportunities brought by westernization.