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Framed Print of The Ashantee War: female fashions at Cape Coast Castle - from a sketch by our special artist, 1874. Creator: Unknown
The Ashantee War: female fashions at Cape Coast Castle - from a sketch by our special artist, 1874. Those brisk dames and damsels of Cape Coast Castle, though black and not comely, show plenty of spirit; and, while they are not stupid or lazy in their proper work, they will drive a recreant male to the field, it is said, with the whip in their gentle hands, as well as with their tongues. Their fashions of apparel have been described and illustrated before now in this Journal. The garment consists of one large piece of bright-coloured cotton, often striped, which is folded round the body and limbs below the waist, but is so put on in front for a married woman as to cover the bosom also. The hind part of the dress is raised upon a sort of bustle, or cushion, fastened there by a sash or belt round the chest, and it is usual for a mother to carry her babe upon this cankey. The headdress is a gay kerchief, with sometimes a bunch of feathers, grass, or flowers, put over the woman's hair, which is twisted into a variety of shapes, knobs, ridges, and tails, as shown in our Illustration; the figure at the upper left-hand corner of the Engraving shows the rough hair before this artistic process'. From Illustrated London News, 1874. Heritage Images features heritage image collections. © The Print Collector/Heritage Images
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Media ID 42169782
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Modern Frame 14"x12" (36x31cm)
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 18cm x 24.4cm (7.1" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 31cm x 36cm (12.2" x 14.2")
