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1956

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Album, Livre de bijouterie (Book of Designs for Goldsmiths and Jewelers), ca. 1570

This is a Album. It was published by Paul de la Houve. It is dated ca. 1570 and we acquired it in 1956. Its medium is engraving on off-white paper bound in boards with leather spine. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

It is credited Museum purchase through gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt.

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Album, Livre de bijouterie (Book of Designs for Goldsmiths and Jewelers), ca. 1570; Published by Paul de la Houve (French, 1575 - 1643); France; engraving on off-white paper bound in boards with leather spine; Museum purchase through gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt; 1956-23-6

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