Take a walk back in time to the era of globalization through this beautiful historical costume print by Thomas Jefferys, Geographer to King George III. Originally published in his book of historic importance in 1757, A Collection of the Dresses of Different Nations, this print portrays the unique dress ("habit") worn by a "Franc Merchant," (European/French merchant trading in the Levant/Ottoman Empire), in the year 1700.This piece is an excellent example of a blend of western style and practicality from eastern trade routes. Ideal for map collectors and lovers of historic fashion.
