d the larger and more fortunate ones, gathering them together and sorting out the various objects—so different in origin, aspect and value —and selling them. But this was not all; in some cases it was necessary to encourage production, in others to restrain it, and above all it was essential that… … Revival of Needlework in Italy
Art · Decoration and ornament
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