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Archive Reference (shelfmark) Add MS 74788-74791 Subject Santa Maria in Cosmedin, Church of (Rome) Level [41] Item

1. Add MS 74788(74)

Reference (shelfmark):
Add MS 74788(74)
Title:
'The Ring and the Book.' Rome. S. Maria in Cosmedin (or the 'Bocca della Verita'). Photographer: Unknown
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography View across the piazza towards the church of Santa Maria in Cosmedin, with the square tower rising behind and a fountain in the foreground. With a note in Hall Griffin's hand: '...The church is in the southern portion of Rome, close to the Tiber — this view was ...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1880s
Extent:
1 item

2. Add MS 74789(34)

Reference (shelfmark):
Add MS 74789(34)
Title:
'The Ring and the Book.' Rome. 'Bocca della Verita.' Photographer: Griffin, William Hall
Scope & Content:
Circular marble drain cover, five feet in diameter, standing in the portico of the Church of Santa Maria in Cosmedin, 'with the head of Ocean in alto-relievo in the centre through the open mouth of which the rain water wd. escape ... The lips, it is said, will close on the hand of anyone who whi...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1890s
Extent:
1 item

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