1893 Print Torpignattara Helena Mausoleum Constantine Arch Ruins Ancient XGP6 YSS1 Friction Tape

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This is an original 1854 black and white in-text wood engraving (with accompanying descriptive text) of an improvement in looms

or the River of Mercy

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/ He washed his face with Ivory Soap / And jumped clean o'er a wall

1893 Print Torpignattara Helena Mausoleum Constantine Arch Ruins Ancient XGP6 YSS1 Friction TapeThis is an original 1893 halftone print of the Torpignattara, the mausoleum constructed by Emperor Constantine in the early first century but used as a final resting place for his mother, Helena, who passed away before he did. It gets its name from the earthen vases which were built into the vault to lighten its weight. CONDITION This 118+ year old Item is rated Near Mint Very Fine. Light aging throughout. No creases. No natural defects. No surface