1901 Wood Engraving Well St Kitts Christopher Island Caribbean Water Woman XGKB9

This is an original 1901 black and white in-text wood engraving of an illustration by Milton Burns which depicts women fetching water from an old well in St. Kitts, better known as Saint Christopher Island, in the Caribbean.

CONDITION

This 110+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine. Light aging throughout. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note: There is printing on the verso.

• Product Type: Original In-Text Wood Engraving; Black / White
• Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine
• Dimensions: Approximately 4.5 x 3 inches; 11 x 8 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

Period Paper is pleased to offer a collection of halftone prints and wood engravings, some illustrated by Martin J. Burns, that cover tropical locations and ethnic peoples from the Caribbean islands of the Lesser Antilles. Including such exotic places at Martinique, Santa Lucia and Trinidad, these items capture the flavors of the Caribbean America at the turn of the 20th century.

This piece was illustrated by Burns, Milton J. Artist signature in print - bottom right of image.

Keywords specific to this image: traditional, ethnic, native, tropical

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