What city do you see in this novelty print?

[denisebrain]

I see Rome, but I can't really be sure. What is the symbolism of that tree-like object?

It's a 50s dress (not yet edited photo):

One image of Rome that sort of matched the print.

 

[BonniesVintageClothesLine]

I was trying to make out the yellow print that is under the more predominant columns and it does look like it might be a building such as the one in the photograph of Rome that you posted. Sure does look Romanesque to me. Cute dress, too!

 

[denisebrain]

Have you ever seen a similar Christmas-like tree in a novelty print? I love that you point that out Linda. I think with the color scheme it must be Mediterranean and I believe that the lack of water means it isn't Venice. Just not your typical Roman scene in all ways...

 

[INVINTAGEV]

I see in yellow behind colums some churches with the bell tower..i dont know if roman but sure italian.

 

[INVINTAGEV]

https://www.google.it/search?q=vedu...%2Fphotos%2Ffotomatte%2F4608538781%2F;480;640
View of s peters from colums in the square
and during christmas they put a big tree in the square

 

[INVINTAGEV]

The tradition of the tree start ed in 1980, maybe before they could put little trees i dont know..

 

[sewingmachinegirl]

They look like columns and Xmas trees to me Maggie.
Rome is a great idea I reckon

 

[poppysvintageclothing]

I thought of the Appian Way...the oldest road in Rome which is very tree lined in certain areas...not usually though in such Christmas tree shapes though.

"All Roads Lead to Rome".

Very interesting print, Maggie.

 

[northstarvintage]

Maggie how do you bring yourself to sell things that look so good on you!?

 

[denisebrain]

Very good, thank you all for your input!

I keep trying to make that tree into something else, like—

—but it doesn't quite work. I believe I should go with the Christmas tree's history in Rome.

Susan, I love this dress but I could barely breathe in it. Don't I look relaxed for someone suffering from oxygen deprivation?

 

[INVINTAGEV]

Sorry, in the 1980 started the tradition of the christmas tree in s peter square, not the tradition of the tree as an holiday decoration. one of the photo at the link is really similar to your print

 

[pastperfect2]

I see topiary trees. But I've been out in the garden a lot lately.

 

[Rue_de_la_Paix]

Fabulous and you look gorgeous as usual, Maggie! I agree it sure looks a lot like like Rome, although a few of the buildings (not the basilica) look more old world central European and not so much Italian. The tree thingie is odd. Especially since Germany is credited with originating the Christmas tree, it is not associated with Rome, I do not think.

It is a wonderful dress.

 

[carla rey]

Funny I don't see trees at all. I agree with Linda, I thought it looked like a chandelier hanging from a grid ceiling.

 

[denisebrain]

Interesting! I feel like we're doing a Rorschach test here.

I've looked very hard for any sign of a selvedge in case of some info to be found on it, but haven't succeeded.

Contemporary shot:

 

[denisebrain]

Lizzie, are you around? You seem like another good person to ask about this print.

 

[denisebrain]

Does this snippet of the print look like the Coliseum?

 

[Midge]

I can't help much more - it does look "roman" to me, and the dress is certainly gorgeous!

 

[thespectrum]

Maggie, I am just now seeing this. I think the trees are Italian Cypress:

http://www.earlyforest.com/2008/10/photo-italian-cypress-tree.html

 

[denisebrain]

Oh, that's a very good thought MS! Thank you all for all your thoughts!