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A New Book of Ornaments

Etched and published by Simon Gribelin II French
1704
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Object Information
  • Title: A New Book of Ornaments
  • Artist: Etched and published by Simon Gribelin II (Paris 1661–1733, active London)
  • Date: 1704
  • Medium: Illustrations: etching and engraving
  • Classifications: Books, Ornament & Architecture
  • Credit Line: Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1936
  • Object Number: 36.78
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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