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A Book of Trophies

Designer René Charpentier French
Publisher Darling & Thompson British
Publisher W. & G. Munn British
January 1, 1798
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Object Information
  • Title: A Book of Trophies
  • Designer: René Charpentier (French, Cuille 1680–1723 Paris)
  • Publisher: Darling & Thompson (London)
  • Publisher: W. & G. Munn (London)
  • Published in: London
  • Date: January 1, 1798
  • Medium: Illustrations: engraving, etching
  • Dimensions: Plate: 14 15/16 x 6 1/2 in. (38 x 16.5 cm)
  • Classification: Books
  • Credit Line: The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1967
  • Object Number: 67.791(1–6)
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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