Hand-Painted Transformation Set: One Portrait Backing Card Plus Twelve Thin Flexible Mica Costume Overlays Conduct of life and cracked hinges

and cracked hinges

minute touches of wear to lower corners for what is a wonderful copy of the book

plus numerous sepia drawings within text

1908" on title-page verso

one on title-page and seven illustrating the story within text

Hand-Painted Transformation Set: One Portrait Backing Card Plus Twelve Thin Flexible Mica Costume Overlays Conduct of life and cracked hinges(Transformation Sets Asian Art Pre Cinematic Visual Culture) HAND PAINTED TRANSFORMATION SET: ONE PORTRAIT BACKING CARD PLUS TWELVE THIN FLEXIBLE MICA COSTUME OVERLAYS. Circa 1800. Each item measures 4 1 4" x 3"; housing box measures 5" x 3 3 4". Comprising 12 thin, flexible transparent mica overlays, each intricately hand painted with detailed elements of elaborate Indian attire and various traditional accessories. Accompanied by one opaque backing