Legends of the Madonna by Anna Brownell Jameson, 1909Longmans, Green and Co. 39 Paternoster Row, London New York, Bombay, and Calcutta 1909 Wonderful, very comprehensive survey on depictions of the Madonna in art by renowned art historian Anna Brownell Jameson. Richly illustrated with woodcuts & black & white marginal engravings. Bound in green cloth with a gilt spine & a lovely blindstamped Madonna & Child on the cover. Condition is excellent with just some light wear to either end of the spine & the

who had a large collection of devotional objects from Mexico

brilliant metallic gold ink

This small pamphlet was distributed by Salada in 1934 & features instructions on tea leaf reading

turn of the century antique box disguised as a botanical guide

taking the entire length to about 44”

Metal is unknown

I am guessing the “Vassar Girls” inscription on the back of this photo means some kind of theatrical revue: This military-inspired look is clearly a costume and that is a decorative sword and not a fencing foil

and didn’t want to risk breaking the fragile pressed flower by taking the piece apart to clean

All 78 cards present along with two blanks

or a similar botanical tonic to keep on your vanity

Some minor dings and scratches here and there from handing over the decades

Refer to photos for size and condition: Excellent