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New Practical Builder, and Workman's Companion, in Carpentery, Masonry, &c. &c., With the Theory and Practise of the Five Orders, As Employed in Decorative Architecture

Author Peter Nicholson British, Scottish
Engraver W. Symns British
Publisher Thomas Kelly British
1825
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  • Title: New Practical Builder, and Workman's Companion, in Carpentery, Masonry, &c. &c., With the Theory and Practise of the Five Orders, As Employed in Decorative Architecture
  • Author: Peter Nicholson (British, Prestonkirk, East Lothian, Scotland 1765–1844 Carlisle, Cumbria)
  • Engraver: W. Symns (British, 19th century)
  • Publisher: Thomas Kelly (British, active London, ca. 1815–40)
  • Date: 1825
  • Medium: Illustrations: etching and engraving
  • Dimensions: 10 5/8 × 3 3/8 in. (27 × 8.5 cm)
  • Classifications: Books, Ornament & Architecture
  • Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1952
  • Object Number: 52.519.137
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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