Habillemens des Femmes de Smyrne, des Grecques et des Iuifves de cette ville. [“The Dress of Women of Smyrna, the Greeks and the Jews of this City.”]

AUCTION 59 | Thursday, June 20th, 2013 at 1:00

Fine Judaica: Ceremonial Objects and Works of Art

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Habillemens des Femmes de Smyrne, des Grecques et des Iuifves de cette ville. [“The Dress of Women of Smyrna, the Greeks and the Jews of this City.”]

Hand-colored engraving. Includes four portraits of women in distinctive costume, three landscape views and a tombstone, all with accompanying engraved text. Minor marginal tears not affecting image, central fold. 18 x 21.5 inches.

Est: $400 - $600

The image of the Jewess of Smyrna (Izmir) shows they are dressed the same way as other women except for hairstyle to which they attach a platinum, tin or copper base, covered with satin fabric and pinned with a gold or silver brooch; a knot of hair fits in a small pocket of colored silk hanging from behind. Sewn pearls would also be used in adornment. Likely from M. Guerdeville, Atlas Historique. Amsterdam, 1719.