1854 Wood Engraving Circassians Costume Dress North Caucasus Circassia Russia

This is an original 1854 black and white in-text wood engraving of Circassians, a North Caucasian people, native to Circassia.

CONDITION

This 160+ year old Item is rated Very Fine +++. Light foxing and aging - top right corner. No creases. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note: There is printing on the verso.

• Product Type: Original In-Text Wood Engraving; Black / White
• Grade: Very Fine +++
• Dimensions: Approximately 9.5 x 6.25 inches; 24 x 16 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

Period Paper is pleased to present a collection of antique wood engravings from the 1854 Gleason's Pictorial Drawing-Room Companion. Founded by "the father of illustrated journalism" Frederick Gleason in 1851, this 19th century illustrated periodical was published in Boston, Massachusetts. It provides an excellent historical record of people, places, and events important to mid-Victorian America.

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