A Tribute to Precious Stones

1947
Not on view

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Object Information
  • Title: A Tribute to Precious Stones
  • Author: Written by Héron de Villefosse (French)
  • Illustrator: Illustrated by André Derain (French, Chatou 1880–1954 Garches)
  • Translator: Translated by Barbara Watkins (20th century)
  • Publisher: Published by Cartier (French, founded Paris, 1847) [Paris]
  • Printer: Printed by Paul Dupont (French, 20th century) , Paris
  • Printer: Frontispiece printed by Mourlot Fréres , Paris
  • Date: 1947
  • Dimensions: Overall: 11 1/2 x 9 5/8 x 3/4 in. (29.2 x 24.4 x 1.9 cm)
  • Classification: Books
  • Credit Line: A. Hyatt Mayor Purchase Fund, Marjorie Phelps Starr Bequest, 1977
  • Object Number: 1977.553.2
  • Rights and Reproduction: © 2025 Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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