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Egyptian dancing girls

Title
Egyptian dancing girls [graphic] / L. Mayer, del.
Author
Mayer, L.
Publication
[London] : R. Bower Historic Gallery Nov. 1802.

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Still imageUse in library *MGZFD May L Egy 1Performing Arts Research Collections - Dance

Details

Description
1 print : engraving, hand col.; 41 x 25 cm.
Subjects
Genre/Form
Prints – 19th century.
Note
  • Image depicts two female figures in the foreground: one standing and one in repose. Their chins, foreheads, chests, hands and feet display dark tattoos or henna designs. They wear nose rings, striped head scarfs, and dresses comprised of layered striped and solid fabrics.
Source (note)
  • Mme. Gilberte Cournand;
Call Number
*MGZFD May L Egy 1
OCLC
226374322
Author
Mayer, L.
Title
Egyptian dancing girls [graphic] / L. Mayer, del.
Imprint
[London] : R. Bower Historic Gallery (Pall Mall), Nov. 1802.
Local Note
This item may be offsite for digitization. For additional information please contact dance@nypl.org.
Source
Gift; Mme. Gilberte Cournand; 1998.
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Added Author
Cournand, Gilberte. Former owner
Research Call Number
*MGZFD May L Egy 1
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