1875 Chromolithograph Indian Traditional Design Border Niello Floral LOR1 THR1 the Southwestern Bell Telephone Building

the Southwestern Bell Telephone Building located in Saint Louis

The structure was designed by Ignác Alpár and was built between 1896 and 1908

This piece was illustrated by Gorsline

There are small blemishes on this ad that are visible in this digital copy

1875 Chromolithograph Indian Traditional Design Border Niello Floral LOR1 THR1 the Southwestern Bell Telephone BuildingThis is a rare original 1875 color chromolithograph that depicts several different styles of traditional decorative designs from historical India. A unique feature of this illustration, which may be difficult to see in the digital image, is the use of gold ink which not only shimmers when it catches the light but also accentuates some of the finer details that might otherwise be missed. Key Elements 1,2,3,4. Varied motifs 5,6. Detail from a dagger