A Dissertation on oriental gardening

Multiple artists/makers

1772–74

Not on view

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Title: A Dissertation on oriental gardening
Author: Sir William Chambers (British (born Sweden), Göteborg 1723–1796 London)
Printer: W. Griffin (London)
Printer: Peter Elmsley, London
Printer: J. Almon (London)
Published in: London
Date: 1772–74
Medium: Illustrations: etching and engraving
Classification: Books
Credit Line: Bequest of W. Gedney Beatty, 1941
Object Number: 41.100.26
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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