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Illustrated Book of Carriage Furniture: Drawings and Prices of Patent Axeltrees, Springs, Lamps, Bolts, Steps, Shafts, Wings, Handles and Carriage Furniture in General

Artist and publisher Designed and published by Thomas Auster British
1868
Not on view

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Object Information
  • Title: Illustrated Book of Carriage Furniture: Drawings and Prices of Patent Axeltrees, Springs, Lamps, Bolts, Steps, Shafts, Wings, Handles and Carriage Furniture in General
  • Artist and publisher: Designed and published by Thomas Auster (British, 1825–1878)
  • Published in: Birmingham
  • Date: 1868
  • Classification: Books
  • Credit Line: Purchase, Myra Carter Church Fund, 1958
  • Object Number: 58.545.16
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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