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Bracelet: World War II Souvenir (Italy)

Description: Aluminum bracelet formed as 1 large and six small oval plaques joined by flattened links. Large plaque with engraved images of eagles framing a view of the bay of Naples, inscribed "NAPLES". Other links with engraved views of various locations in Italy and one with a view of a camel and a palm tree labeled "AFRICA". One link with date 1944.
Date: 1944

[Engraving of a woman holding a cross by Vitali]

Description: Italian engraving print of a woman holding a cross possibly the catholic female saint Margaret of Antioch. The print was a collaboration between painter Guidus Reni and was translated and printed by Pietro Marco Vitali in Rome in 1782. The image is accompanied by descriptive Italian text.
Date: 1782~
Creator: Reni, Guidus & Vitali, Pietro Marco

[Etching and engraving of the burial shrine of Odeschalco]

Description: Etching and engraving of the Italian noble family Odeschalcos burial shrine printed circa 1800. The print is attributed to designer Leopoldo Buzi and printmaker Giovannia Acquaroni. The print show a line etching of the shrine with Latin text on its front at the top of a stone platform with stairs flanked by two statues of Roman muses. The image is paired with descriptive Italian text below the printed image.
Date: 1800
Creator: Buzi, Leopoldo & Acquaroni, Giovannia

[Florence View on High, 2001]

Description: Photograph of the city of Florence viewed from a small, trapezoidal window. Most notably, Giotto's Bell Tower, part of the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, is visible in the left half of the opening. [2001, Florence, Italy]
Date: 2001
Creator: Doherty, Richard

[Italian Fortnights advertisement]

Description: Italian Fornights advertisement from Neiman-Marcus, depicting a woman descending down a staircase. The advertisement reads, "L'Alta Moda Italiana. In inglese - Italy's high fashion! To verify that all Roman roads lead to Neiman-Marcus, Alitalia flew in a glittering, star-studded constellation of celebrities, including a galaxy of eminent couturiers and the seven very top mannequins of Rome. Elegante? Such a glamorous cast has never before convened! In honor of our Fornights, L'Alta Moda will be… more
Date: unknown
Creator: Rogers, John

[Italy 2 Doors, 2000]

Description: Photograph of a large wooden doorway in an Italian courtyard. The brick's on the ground in front of the door are arranged in a herringbone pattern. There is a smaller door to the left of the main entrance which stands a the top of a short staircase. [2000, Italy]
Date: 2000
Creator: Doherty, Richard
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