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Italian jewellery as worn by the peasants of Italy

Book
1868 (Published)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

8, [2] pages, 12 leaves of plates. Illustrated with 12 albumen print photographs.
At head of title: Examples of art workmanship of various ages and countries.
'Under the sanction of the Science and Art Department, for the use of Schools of Art and amateurs'.

Object details

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Object type
TitleItalian jewellery as worn by the peasants of Italy (Published)
Materials and techniques
Brief description
Book, Italian jewellery as worn by the peasants of Italy: collected by Signor Castellani, and purchased from the Paris Universal Exhibition for the South Kensington Museum, London: Arundel Society for Promoting the Knowledge of Art, 1868.
Physical description
8, [2] pages, 12 leaves of plates. Illustrated with 12 albumen print photographs.
At head of title: Examples of art workmanship of various ages and countries.
'Under the sanction of the Science and Art Department, for the use of Schools of Art and amateurs'.
Dimensions
  • Height: 37cm
Copy number
Copy B
Object history
Accessioned on 7 May 1868 (inscription: '7.5.[18]68').
Other number
67.A.32 - NAL pressmark
Collection
Library number
38041994024909

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Record createdJune 21, 2024
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