Italian, Venice
Venetian Book Cover, 19th century
Silk brocade
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Rectangular, purple silk brocade book cover. There are three silk straps along the edges of the cover, and three metal buckles along the opposite edges. The pattern of the cover is a repeating pattern of large rose stems, which are cutoff where the fabric is cut. The stems and leaves are green, while the roses are pink and white.
Blue Room
Commentary
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