Norton, Edith Eliza (Ames), Mrs., 1864- · New York, Dodd, Mead and Company · leaf 87
poilsfrom the treasures of Darius that Alexanderand his soldiers brought away with them.The art of weaving came to its culminationin Persia in the sixteenth century duringthe reign of Shah Abbas, and a favouritefloral design of that period bears his name.In many of the rugs woven at that timeand… … Kirman Rug. Loaned by Liberty & Co. DESIGN 49 The eldest son of Shah Abbas, impatientto occupy the throne, plotted against hisfathers life. His evil designs being dis-covered, he took refuge in the royal stablebeside his fathers favourite horse. Fearinghe w^ould harm the valuable animal…
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