May, 19 21 
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INSIDE AN 
ITALIAN 
COURTYARD 
At one end of the cortile 
or courtyard of Cigliano, 
San Casciano, Val di 
Pesa is a deep loggia with 
a vaulted ceiling. The 
wires under the eaves are 
for a sliding canvas cur¬ 
tain which is drawn dur¬ 
ing the heat of the day 
The window looking from 
the courtyard into the 
garden is made pleasant 
by the seats within the 
window embrasure. This 
is a common feature in 
Tuscan villa architecture 
and windows and seats of 
this type are often found 
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