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Creator:
Smith, George, upholsterer to His Majesty
Title(s):
A collection of ornamental designs after the manner of the antique : composed for the use of architects, ornamental painters, statuaries, carvers, casters in metal, paper makers, carpet, silk, and calico manufacturers, and every trade dependent on the fine arts / by G. Smith ; engraved on forty-three plates.
Published/Created:
London : Published by J. Taylor, at the Architectural Library, No. 59, High Holborn, [1812]
Physical Description:
[1], [43] leaves of plates : all ill. ; 30 cm.
Holdings:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
NK2542.S6 A43 1812+ Oversize
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
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Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Books
Notes:
First 20 plates bear imprint: London, Publd. May 1. 1812, by R. Mercer, 230 Piccadilly.
Engraved throughout, including title page.
BAC: British Art Center copy bound in contemporary quarter calf and marbled boards.
Subject Terms:
Decoration and ornament -- Great Britain.
Furniture design -- Great Britain.
Interior decoration -- Great Britain.
Mercer, R. -- Publisher.
Pattern books -- Great Britain -- 19th century.
Taylor, J. -- Publisher.
Form/Genre:
Pattern books.
Engravings -- 1812.
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