Rare, unusual and interesting antique costumes and textiles; for museums and collectors looking for that extra special piece, for new and established collectors and for those with a modest budget who want to adorn their person or home.

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Book Cover
17th c

I wonder if this was for the cover of a book.  The printing is early and fine.


Cataloguing

a printed silk panel of the Italian saint, the central standing figure wearing traditional Archbishop's robes, inscribed Sancte Bernarde Orapronobis surrounded by a compartmentalized border containing titled vignettes of his life, approx 9 x 7 1/2 in or 23cm x 19cm


Condition

This is quite frail and needs mounting to preserve it. We can do this. You should be able to see the condition from the photos.