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Original Designs for Chairs and Sofas, with Music-Stools, Foot-Stools, Ottoman Seats, etc. etc.

Designer Designed and published by Thomas King British
Printer George Taylor British
1820–50
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Object Information
  • Title: Original Designs for Chairs and Sofas, with Music-Stools, Foot-Stools, Ottoman Seats, etc. etc.
  • Designer: Designed and published by Thomas King (British, active 1820–50)
  • Printer: George Taylor (London)
  • Published in: London
  • Date: 1820–50
  • Medium: Illustrations: hand-color lithograph
  • Dimensions: 6 1/4 x 9 7/16 x 1/2 in. (15.8 x 24 x 1.2 cm)
  • Classifications: Books, Ornament & Architecture
  • Credit Line: Gift of Lincoln Kirstein, 1970
  • Object Number: 1970.565.194
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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