1950 Halftone Print Turkey Costume Kaftan Mantle Cloak Textile Silk Murad XDC2

This is an original 1950 black and white halftone print of a Turkish kaftan that belonged to Murad III in the 16th century AD. A kaftan is like a mantle that is usually worn over indoor clothing. It is made of blue silk with gold and silver dots. The lining on the inside of the garment is a pattern of crescents.

CONDITION

This 61+ year old Item is rated Very Fine +++. Light aging throughout. No creases. Minor print defect - right side. No surface rub.No tears. No water damage. Please note that there are several small white printing defects throughout the black background area. They appear as small white dots.

• Product Type: Original Halftone Print; Black / White
• Grade: Very Fine +++
• Dimensions: Approximately 8.5 x 7.5 inches; 22 x 19 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)

Keywords specific to this image: Fabric, Crescent, Pattern

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