1950 Halftone Print Beyazid Mantle Cloak Turkey Kaftan Serenk Pattern XDC2 XEC2 Light pink stain - right

Light pink stain - right margin

used to simultaneously teach multiple pupils how to swim

and jobbers of decorative and upholstery fabrics

This is an original 1935 black and white print ad for the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer motion picture A Tale Of Two Cities

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1950 Halftone Print Beyazid Mantle Cloak Turkey Kaftan Serenk Pattern XDC2 XEC2 Light pink stain - rightThis is an original 1950 black and white halftone print of a short sleeved Turkish mantle that belonged to Beyazid II in the 15th century AD. A mantle is like a cloak that is usually worn over indoor clothing. It is made of Serenk. The pattern consists of tulips and leaves wrought in red, blue, white, and gold threads. CONDITION This 61+ year old Item is rated Near Mint Very Fine. Light aging throughout. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub.