c. 15th century
Letter P
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Curatorial notes
Editor: Here we have an initial, "Letter P," by an anonymous artist. It's hard to miss the intertwining floral elements. What secrets do you think this initial is hiding? Curator: Well, it seems to be from an early printed book. The real magic lies in imagining who first turned the page to see this "P"—what dreams it sparked, what stories it began. It's a portal to the past, isn't it? Editor: It certainly is. I never thought of it that way before! Curator: Each time someone views this, their impression makes its history a little richer.
