Sidewall, "Corona Vita" (Crown of Life), 1890 (CH 18615685)

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Sidewall, "Corona Vita" (Crown of Life), 1890 (CH 18615685)

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Symmetrical design of confronting sphinxes under a tree of life bearing a serpent entwined around its trunk. All this within a cartouche defined by acanthus leaves. Above cartouche, on either side, two peacocks. Below cartouche, two banners: the left one reads "Vita", right banner reads: "Corona"; printed in pale yellow, beige, light and dark olive, and greens.

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1890
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Cooper–Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
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