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A New Book of Shields Composed of Variety of Ornaments and Trophies Calculated for the Use of Artificers in General

Designer J. Collins British
Publisher Robert Sayer British
1735–85
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  • Title: A New Book of Shields Composed of Variety of Ornaments and Trophies Calculated for the Use of Artificers in General
  • Designer: J. Collins (British, 18th century)
  • Etcher: Johann Sebastian Müller (German, Nuremberg 1715–1790 London)
  • Publisher: Robert Sayer (British, Sunderland 1725–1794 Bath)
  • Published in: London
  • Date: 1735–85
  • Medium: Illustrations: etching and engraving
  • Dimensions: 11 1/8 x 9 3/4 x 3/16 in. (28.3 x 24.8 x 0.4 cm)
  • Classifications: Books, Ornament & Architecture
  • Credit Line: Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1934
  • Object Number: 34.101.1
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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