Imam Shamil, leader of the North Caucasian guerrilla resistance to Imperial Russia, 1797-1871. In turban, cloak, tunic with bandoliers, with daggers and pistol hanging from his belt. Circassian chief (sic), Schamyl. Lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's Male Costumes, Historical, National and Dramatic in 200 Plates, London, 1865. Lacy (1809-1873) was a British actor, playwright, theatrical manager and publisher.

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