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Which collections are housed in the dormitories of the royal pages?
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Topkapı Palace Museum
Topkapı Palace Museum, Istanbul.
The dormitories of the royal pages at the Topkapı Palace Museum house significant portions of the imperial collections. Specifically:1
- Dormitory of the Privy Chamber: This space displays the portraits of the sultans.1
- Dormitory of the Campaigners: This space exhibits the imperial wardrobe.1
These collections highlight the skill of the palace artisans and document historical shifts in fashion and technique, such as the 19th-century transition from traditional caftans and turbans to European-style military garb.1