And we have Morgiana dancing, from “Story of the Forty Thieves.”

J. B. Lippincott & Co
Arabian Nights Images – Unknown
This 1883 version gives no credit for the artist, which is a shame because I think the style is really interesting, and rather contemporary-looking considering the age. It was published by J. B. Lippincott & Co.
http://www.beledy.net/sherezzah/AN-JBL.HTM
Public domain

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