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Written by Matthias Mignerak, title page engraved by Pierre Firens, French, born Paris 1641, dedicated to Marie de Medici, Florence 1575-1642 Cologne, published by Jean Le Clerc, Paris.
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Design is printed upon a grid and is decorated with a scene depicting the personification of Roman Charity who breastfeeds her incarcerated father.
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Title: La Pratique de l'Aiguille, page 18 (recto)
Author:
Matthias Mignerak
Engraver:
Title by Pierre Firens (French, born Paris 1641)
Dedicatee:
Dedicated to Marie de Medici (Florence 1575–1642 Colgne)
Publisher:
Published by Jean Le Clerc , Paris
Date: 1605
Medium: Woodcut
Dimensions: Overall: 9 1/4 x 7 1/16 in. (23.5 x 18 cm)
Classifications: Books, Prints, Ornament & Architecture
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1920
Object Number: 20.50.1(21)
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