1995 Metropolitan Museum of Art Gold-Plated “M” Key Ring Luca Pacioli History For Sale

Vintage 1995 Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met) gold-plated “M” key ring, accompanied by the original informational paper explaining the fascinating historical source behind the museum\'s “M” logo.
According to the included paper, the source for the museum\'s “M” logo is Luca Pacioli\'s De Divina Proportione, a mathematical treatise completed in 1497. A section concerning the shapes and proportions of classical Roman letters was added to the edition printed in Venice in 1509.
The paper explains that Pacioli was a Franciscan friar and well-known mathematician. It also notes his famous role in developing/codifying the technique of double-entry bookkeeping.
The included information sheet discusses the rarity of the 1509 edition of De Divina Proportione, noting that only a limited number may have been published and that copies are held by museums and libraries in the United States, Canada, England, and elsewhere—including a copy in The Metropolitan Museum of Art.Item Details
Metropolitan Museum of Art
1995
Gold-plated / gold-tone “M” key ring
Original informational/history paper included
Museum collectible and New York City memorabilia
Based on the “M” logo\'s historical connection to Luca Pacioli\'s De Divina Proportione
Vintage 1990s collectible
This would make a wonderful addition to a collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art memorabilia, vintage museum souvenirs, art-history collectibles, typography items, or Luca Pacioli-related material.
The original informational paper is an especially nice feature and provides the historical background for the design of the key ring.Condition:
Please see all photographs for the exact condition. The key ring and accompanying paper shown in the photographs are the exact items you will receive. As a vintage item, it may show minor signs of age or storage.
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