Description: Print Specifics: Type of print: Wood Engraving or Xylograph - Original antique printYear of printing: not indicated in the print - actual 1884 Publisher: D. Appleton & Co., New York. Condition: 1 (1. Excellent - 2. Very good - 3. Good - 4. Fair). Light age toning of paper. Dimensions: 7 x 10.25 inches (17 x 26 cm), including blank margins (borders) around the image. Paper weight: 3 (1. Thick - 2. Heavier - 3. Medium heavy - 4. Slightly heavier - 5. Thin)Reverse side: BlankNotes: 1. Green color 'border' around the print in the photo is a contrasting background on which the print was photographed. 2. The print detail is sharper than the photo of the print. Original Narrative: Tajiks of Bokhara: The Aryan race is represented in Turkestan mainly by the Tajiks, kinsmen of those who, under the name of Tates, dwell on the opposite side of the Caspian. The word Tajik, meaning " Crowned," seems to show that when so named the race held the political supremacy. It still belongs to them from the economic point of view, for most of the merchants, bankers, and landed proprietors belong to this class. In several districts they call themselves Parsivan—that is, Persians ; and they are really Iranians, differing but slightly from those of Persia, and even their speech is but little affected by Turki, Arabic, or Mongol elements. Nevertheless their frame is somewhat more massive than that of the Persian proper, while the type of features remains much the same. They have a long head and high brow, expressive eyes shaded by dark eyebrows, finely chiselled nose, florid complexion, full brown hair and beard. Those of the Upper Oxus valley bear a striking resemblance to the Kashmirians. The Tajiks form evidently the intellectual aristocracy of Turkestan, where all who pride themselves on polite manners endeavour to imitate their speech. But beneath the exterior culture are concealed many social vices— avarice, rapacity, gambling, and licentious morals. Martin2001 Satisfaction Guaranteed Policy! Any print purchased from me may be returned for any (or no) reason for a full refund including all postage. Internet seller since 1998.Five-star service.
Price: 18 USD
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Size: Small (up to 12in.)
Style: Realism
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Production Technique: Wood Engraving
Date of Creation: 1800-1899
Features: Not-framed
Original/Reproduction: Original Print
Subject: Costumes
Dimensions: 7 x 10.25" (17 x 26 cm)
Print Surface: Paper
Type: Print
