![No 45. [An Ostiak, in His Winter Hunting Dress.]](jpegs/55603.jpg)
No 45. [An Ostiak, in His Winter Hunting Dress.]
[Engraved by J. Dadley.]
[London: John Stockdale, 1811.]
Coloured stipple with etching. Sheet 365 x 255mm (14¼ x 10"). Trimmed to plate at sides
An Ostyak of Siberia, from E. Harding's 'Costume of the Russian Empire', with the title taken from the text, which also explains that 'For the purpose of travelling over the snow, they fasten a large piece of board to their feet, not unlike a canoe in shape'. Early ski interest.
See Abbey Travel 244-246, but an edition with this plate number not listed.
[Ref: 55603] £130.00
[London: John Stockdale, 1811.]
Coloured stipple with etching. Sheet 365 x 255mm (14¼ x 10"). Trimmed to plate at sides
An Ostyak of Siberia, from E. Harding's 'Costume of the Russian Empire', with the title taken from the text, which also explains that 'For the purpose of travelling over the snow, they fasten a large piece of board to their feet, not unlike a canoe in shape'. Early ski interest.
See Abbey Travel 244-246, but an edition with this plate number not listed.
[Ref: 55603] £130.00