Specimens of Engraving
15 full-page plates. Green paper binding with blue paper spine. Title printed in brown on front cover. The plates include samples of engraved text and images aimed at business men, societies and those holding goverment positions and include specimens of visiting cards, receipts and memorandums, bank orders, labels and bookplates.
Artwork Details
- Title: Specimens of Engraving
- Engraver: Thomas Edward Downey (British, 1852–1926)
- Published in: London
- Date: ca. 1880
- Medium: Illustrations: engraving, some printed in color
- Dimensions: 10 7/8 x 7 11/16 x 3/8 in. (27.6 x 19.5 x 1 cm)
- Classification: Books
- Credit Line: Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1943
- Object Number: Ref.1943.1810
- Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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