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Creator:
Dossie, Robert, d. 1777
Title(s):
The handmaid to the arts : vol. the first [-second], teaching ...
Edition:
The second edition, with considerable additions and improvements.
Published/Created:
London : Printed for J. Nourse ..., 1764.
Physical Description:
2 v. ; 23 cm.
Holdings:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
TP144 D7 1764
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Fund
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Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Articles & Chapters
Notes:
English short title catalogue, N32883
Easton, P. Marbling, p. 154
Includes index.
"Of the preparing and moulding the papier mache": v. 2, p. [397]-402; "Of the manner of moulding, &c. the whole paper for the forming snuff-boxes, cups, &c.": v. 2, p. 402-404; "Of the method of preparing and colouring marbled paper": v. 2, p. 413-417; "Of the manufacture of paper hangings": v. 2, p. 445-462.
Vol. 1: xxvii, [9], 304, 321-522, [10] p.; v. 2: xiv, [14], 462, [10] p.
Subject Terms:
Art -- Early works to 1800.
Chemistry, Technical -- Early works to 1800.
Engraving -- Early works to 1800.
Glass -- Early works to 1800.
Nourse, J. -- Publisher.
Paint -- Early works to 1800.
Painting -- Early works to 1800.
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