This is an original 1952 color collotype of a brocaded satin textile featuing a drummer boy. The fabric in this piece was originally created in Venice, Italy in the mid-18th century. A brocade is a type of richly decorated shuttle-woven fabric and is usually made of colored silks.
CONDITION
This 59+ 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.
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Product Type: Original Collotype; Color
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Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine+
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Dimensions: Approximately 7.5 x 10.5 inches; 19 x 27 cm
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Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
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Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)
Keywords specific to this image: Italia, Weaving, Woven, Venezia
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