File:Book Cover (Italy), 1701–50 (CH 18404217-2).jpg
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[edit]English: Book Cover (Italy), 1701–50 ( ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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English: Book Cover (Italy), 1701–50 |
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English: Embroidered satin book cover of red satin decorated with embroidery in silks, metal threads and paillettes. The front cover has a shield surmounted by a Cardinal's hat. The shield has a tree with confronted animals (lions?) on either side and is topped with a crown. Foliage and a broken fret in metal threads and paillettes frame the shield. The back cover has a central design of two ovals with the left framing the initials: CAR. The right has St. Martin on horseback about to cut his throat for a half-naked beggar. These figures are worked in colored silks and metal thread. The ovals are surmounted by a coronet in gold and colored silks. Same border decoration as the front. Lined with printed end paper in a floral design of red, yellow and brown. |
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Date | 1701–50 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Medium | silk, metal thread, paper | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dimensions | H x W: 25 x 19 cm (9 13/16 x 7 1/2 in.) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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institution QS:P195,Q1129820 |
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1955-25-10 |
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Credit line | Gift of L. Boyd and Annie McQuarrie Hatch | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Source/Photographer | Catalog Photo | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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This work is in the public domain in its country of origin and other countries and areas where the copyright term is the author's life plus 100 years or fewer. This work is in the public domain in the United States because it was published (or registered with the U.S. Copyright Office) before January 1, 1929. | |
This file has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. |
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