1844 Engraving Costume African Girl Young Woman Kano - ORIGINAL CW3 XGCD2 a slip-on coat with a

a slip-on coat with a Byron collar with a scarf & tam of the same material

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This is an original 1873 black and white in-text wood engraving of a pair of illustrations that depict the wooden paddle dispatch vessel HMS Lively

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1844 Engraving Costume African Girl Young Woman Kano - ORIGINAL CW3 XGCD2 a slip-on coat with a"Jeune Fille de Kano." This is an original 1844 engraving of a young African woman of Kano, Nigeria (?). Period Paper is pleased to offer an exceptionally rare and well preserved collection of original engravings of ethnic costumes from around the world. These lovely engravings date from the mid 19th century. They are highly collectible not only for their subject matter, but also for their rarity. CONDITION This 167+ year old Item is rated Very Fine.