The Gentleman's and Builder's Repository, Or Architecture Display'd...

Multiple artists/makers

1738

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Title: The Gentleman's and Builder's Repository, Or Architecture Display'd...
Author: Written and designed by Edward Hoppus (British, died 1739)
Engraver: Benjamin Cole (British, 1697–1783)
Publisher: A. Bettesworth (London)
Publisher: James Hodges (London)
Publisher: C. Hitch (London)
Publisher: Benjamin Cole (British, 1697–1783)
Published in: London
Date: 1738
Medium: Illustrations: etching and engraving
Dimensions: 10 1/8 × 7 7/8 × 1 1/2 in. (25.7 × 20 × 3.8 cm)
Classifications: Books, Ornament & Architecture
Credit Line: Bequest of W. Gedney Beatty, 1941
Object Number: 41.100.59
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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