1872 Wood Engraving Roman Catholic Pilgrim Medieval Hair Shirt Cloak Art XEQA3

This is an original 1872 black and white in-text wood engraving of a Medieval pilgrim on his way to the Holy Land, barefoot and sporting his "hair shirt" (made from goat hair) as a means of showing his voluntary mortification.

CONDITION

This 139+ year old Item is rated Very Fine ++. Light aging throughout. No creases. There is light bleedthrough on this piece from the verso. 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 1.75 x 3 inches; 4 x 8 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: Middle Ages, Religion, Christian, Traveler, Disciple, Crusade, Rosary, Habit

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