ANATOLIAN ETHNOGRAPHIC DRESS PLATE, 1760

A Greek Lady in Anatolia. 1760 : Image area, 18 x 29 cms approx. An original 18th century copper plate engraving from John Barrow''s "New Geographical Dictionary".

London: Printed for J. Coote, at the King's Arms in Pater-noster Row, 1760. Unframed Print. Very Good Condition. Item #376610

A finely detailed costume plate depicting a Greek woman of Peru, Natolia (Anatolia), illustrating the period's interest in the dress and appearance of different peoples within the Ottoman Empire. An attractive example of the ethnographical imagery accompanying eighteenth century geographical works. An original eighteenth century copper plate engraving from John Barrow''s "New Geographical Dictionary", published in London in 1760. Printed on contemporary laid paper, these finely engraved plates illustrate the peoples, customs, animals, places and notable features of the wider world, and retain the character of the period. Category: PRINTS : Antiquarian Interest; Unframed Prints : Old;.

Keywords: BZDB395 PRINTS : Antiquarian Interest; Unframed Prints : Old; Unbranded ANATOLIAN ETHNOGRAPHIC DRESS PLATE, 1760 A Greek Lady in Anatolia. 1760 : Image area, 18 x 29 cms approx. An original 18th century copper plate engraving from John Barrow''s "New

Price: £14.95