The Chimney-Piece-Maker's Daily Assistant, or, a Treasury of New Designs for Chimney-Pieces (two titles bound together)

Various artists/makers

1766, 1769

Not on view

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Title: The Chimney-Piece-Maker's Daily Assistant, or, a Treasury of New Designs for Chimney-Pieces (two titles bound together)
Designer: Thomas Milton (British, 1743–1827 Bristol)
Designer: John Crunden (British, ca. 1741–1835)
Designer: Placido Columbani (Italian, born 1744, active to 1801)
Designer: Thomas Collins Overton (active London, 18th century)
Engraver: Robert Pranker (British, active 1755–76)
Designer: Designed and engraved by Robert Baldwin (British, active 1760–ca. 1804)
Publisher: Henry Webley (British, active London 1760s)
Published in: London
Date: 1766, 1769
Medium: Illustrations: etching and engraving
Dimensions: 8 1/4 x 6 x 1 3/16 in. (21 x 15.3 x 3 cm)
Classifications: Books, Ornament & Architecture
Credit Line: Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1928
Object Number: 28.94.27
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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