Pier Glass Frame, in Chippendale Drawings, Vol. I

ca. 1753–62
Not on view
Design for a pier glass with oval compartment. Not published in Thomas Chippendale's 'Gentleman and Cabinet Maker's Director'.

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Object Information
  • Title: Pier Glass Frame, in Chippendale Drawings, Vol. I
  • Artist: Thomas Chippendale (British, baptised Otley, West Yorkshire 1718–1779 London)
  • Date: ca. 1753–62
  • Medium: Graphite
  • Dimensions: sheet: 8 1/2 x 4 13/16 in. (21.5 x 12.2 cm)
  • Classifications: Drawings, Ornament & Architecture
  • Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1920
  • Object Number: 20.40.1(56)
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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