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A woman of Secoton
A woman of Secoton, (Whole folio) Engraving of a woman with headband, wearing a double apron-skirt of fringed skin, ornamented with a double row of beads. She is elaborately painted or tattooed on her cheeks, forehead, and chin, a simulated necklace round her neck, and patterns on the upper and lower arms, and calves.The figure, duplicated to show the rear view, is set against a landscape of figures fishing from canoes. From Theodor de Bry's 'America', Vol. I, 1590, after a drawing of John White Image taken from Travels through Virginia. Originally published/produced in England; 1618. Author William Strachey, Illustrated by John White, Theodor de Bry.
Location
British Library/London/Great Britain
Unique Identifier
AR9116637
Type
Image
Purpose
Public
Size
5297px × 4512px
Photo Credit
© British Library Board / Robana / Art Resource, NY
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16TH CENTURY
Accessories
American Indian
AMERICAS
apron-skirt
beads
discipline
Engraving
Fishing
illustration techniques
image techniques
jewellery
Jewelry
Native American
Necklace
North America, Topography
People
personal adornment
row
ROWS
U.S.A
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
US states
usa
VIRGINIA
visual works