The Inhabitants of California in their respective dresses

YEAR PUBLISHED: 1744

The Inhabitants of California in their respective dresses

$175.00
SKU: 718

DESCRIPTION

This is a great original print depicting Native Americans of California. At the top, one man carries a harpoon and a fish while another kneels on a raft and paddles. At the bottom, a woman with a bird-skin cloak stands with a bow and arrows while another woman is dressed in an ordinary deer-skin cloak. The print includes feathered headdresses.

FULL TITLE

The Inhabitants of California in their respective dresses. An Indian Man returned from fishing. An Indian Fishing on his Bark-Log. An Indian Woman of Distinction covered in the skin of a Bird in its Feathers. An Indian Woman in the ordinary Deer Skin Dress.

MAPMAKER/CARTOGRAPHER/AUTHOR

Harris, John, 1667-1719

PUBLISHER

London: John Harris, D. D., F. R. S.

PUBLICATION

Navigantium atque itinirantium bibliotheca. Or, A compleat collection of voyages and travels ...Printed for T. Woodward, A. Ward, S. Birt, D. Browne, T. Longman

DIMENSIONS (Inches)

9.5 X 16

CONDITION

Very fine with slight overall toning. See photo for details.