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Prima Parte de' Fiori, e Disegni di varie sorti di Ricami Moderni

Author Giovanni Battista Ciotti Italian
Publisher Francesco de' Franceschi Italian

1591

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Written by Giovanni Battista Ciotti, published by Francesco de' Franceschi, Italian, active 16th century.
Title page with printer's mark, dedication with woodcut initial letter, 14 pages of designs.

Prima Parte de' Fiori, e Disegni di varie sorti di Ricami Moderni, Giovanni Battista Ciotti (Italian, born Siena, ca. 1560), Woodcut — This image cannot be enlarged, viewed at full screen, or downloaded.

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Title: Prima Parte de' Fiori, e Disegni di varie sorti di Ricami Moderni

Author: Giovanni Battista Ciotti (Italian, born Siena, ca. 1560)

Publisher: Francesco de' Franceschi (Italian, active 16th century)

Published in: Venice

Date: 1591

Medium: Woodcut

Dimensions: Overall: 5 5/16 x 7 5/16 in. (13.5 x 18.5 cm)

Classifications: Books, Prints, Ornament & Architecture

Credit Line: Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1933

Object Number: 33.64.2(1-17)

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Venice and Northern Italy, 1400-1600 A.D.

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