Original Antique Print of a Woman with Hair in a Polish Plait, 1734

€ 240

Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)

Date: 1734
Sheet size: 20 × 12 cm (7.9 × 4.7 in)
Condition: Good
Reference: BGI-00803

About this sheet

Untitled Print of a Polish Plait. Polish plait ( Plica polonica in Latin), plica, or trichoma is a formation of hair.

This term can refer to a hairstyle or supposes a medical condition. It also relates to the system of beliefs in European folklore and healing practices in traditional medicine in Poland that supported neglected, matted hair as an amulet, or as a catchment for illness leaving the body.

This print originates from 'Hedendaagsche Historie of Tegenwoordige Staat, Behelzende den Tegenwoordige staat van het Europisch Turkyen en van den Griekschen kerk, alsmede van het Koninkrijk Polen en het Groot- hertogdom van Litthauwen' by Salmon.

Published by I. Tirion, Amsterdam.

Condition: Good, age-related toning. Please study image carefully.