1950 Halftone Print Turkey Costume Kaftan Mantle Cloak Textile Silk Murad XDC2 BOC1 Bates in the Andes Mountains

Bates in the Andes Mountains and documented by Edward Whymper

This is an original 1907 halftone print of the cruiser Kipling

Heilanstalt Putzchen

Canterbury

ESQ2A10C37

1950 Halftone Print Turkey Costume Kaftan Mantle Cloak Textile Silk Murad XDC2 BOC1 Bates in the Andes MountainsThis 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.