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Guide to House Furnishing

[1879]
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Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Guide to House Furnishing
  • Author: Issued by Oetzmann & Co. (British, established 1848)
  • Illustrator: Thomas Riley (British, active 1878–1892)
  • Illustrator: Gaunt (British, late 19th century)
  • Illustrator: Waterlows (British, active London late 19th century)
  • Lithographer: Allbut and Daniel (British, active 1879–91)
  • Published in: London
  • Date: [1879]
  • Medium: Illustrations: wood engraving, color lithograph
  • Dimensions: 7 1/4 x 9 3/8 x 1 5/16 in. (18.4 x 23.8 x 3.3 cm)
  • Classifications: Books, Ornament & Architecture
  • Credit Line: Gift of Lincoln Kirstein, 1970
  • Object Number: 1970.565.193
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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