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The Practical Cabinet-Maker, Upholsterer, and Complete Decorator

1826
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Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: The Practical Cabinet-Maker, Upholsterer, and Complete Decorator
  • Author: Written and designed by Peter Nicholson (British, Prestonkirk, East Lothian, Scotland 1765–1844 Carlisle, Cumbria)
  • Author: Written and designed by Michael Angelo Nicholson (British, London 1794–1841 London)
  • Publisher: H. Fisher, Son & Co. (London)
  • Engraver: William Kelsall (British, active 1826–36)
  • Engraver: James Tingle (British, 1790–1858/60)
  • Engraver: H. Summons (British, active 1813–26)
  • Engraver: A. Dick (British, active 1826–27)
  • Engraver: Josiah Henshall (British, 1806–1869 London)
  • Engraver: Cosmo Armstrong (British, Birmingham 1781–1836)
  • Engraver: Robert Roffe (British, active from 1797–died 1839) plate signed "R.Roffe"
  • Date: 1826
  • Medium: Illustration: etching and engraving, some hand coloring
  • Dimensions: 10 13/16 x 8 3/4 x 1 3/16 in. (27.5 x 22.3 x 3 cm)
  • Classifications: Books, Ornament & Architecture
  • Credit Line: Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1934
  • Object Number: 34.73.2
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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