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- Collection: Storia del costume dei popoli attraverso i secoli
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Roman baths
Color illustration by Tancredi Scarpelli of Roman baths from the book "History of Costumes of Peoples Throughout the Centuries" by Paolo Lorenzini, Nerbini Publishing House, Florence, 1934. Many wealthy individuals had private baths at home but…
Roman braziers
Illustration of Roman braziers from the book "History of Costumes of Peoples Throughout the Centuries" by Paolo Lorenzini, Nerbini Publishing House, Florence, 1934. Roman braziers were made of iron or bronze. In winter, they were moved from one room…
Roman cutlery
The cutlery on wealthy tables was richly inlaid with ivory, tortoiseshell, precious woods, and metals. For eating, a spoon or 'ligula' was used, with one end hollowed for scooping and the other ending in a point for spearing food. Illustration from…
Roman Italy
Map of Italy in Ancient Rome from the book "History of Costumes of Peoples Throughout the Centuries" by Paolo Lorenzini, Nerbini Publishing House, Florence, 1934.
Roman jewellery
Illustration of Roman jewellery from the book "History of Costumes of Peoples Throughout the Centuries" by Paolo Lorenzini, Nerbini Publishing House, Florence, 1934. Roman women made extensive use of gold and gemstone jewellery: necklaces, bracelets,…
Roman vessels
Illustration of Roman kitchen vessels in bronze from the book "History of Costumes of Peoples Throughout the Centuries" by Paolo Lorenzini, Nerbini Publishing House, Florence, 1934.
Roman vomitorium and warming vessel
Illustration of Roman domestic vessels from the book "History of Costumes of Peoples Throughout the Centuries" by Paolo Lorenzini, Nerbini Publishing House, Florence, 1934. The first is a large vomitorium vessel, the second is a food warmer…
Roman war machines
Illustration of Roman war machines from the book "History of Costumes of Peoples Throughout the Centuries" by Paolo Lorenzini, Nerbini Publishing House, Florence, 1934.
Rome invaded by the barbarians
Color illustration by Tancredi Scarpelli from the book "History of Costumes of Peoples Throughout the Centuries" by Paolo Lorenzini, Nerbini Publishing House, Florence, 1934.
Shields from 13th century
Illustration of shields from the 13th century from the book "History of Costumes of Peoples Throughout the Centuries" by Paolo Lorenzini, Nerbini Publishing House, Florence, 1934.. It is noted from the handwritten statutes of Ferrara from 1268 and a…