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Rustic Adornments for Homes of Taste, and Recreations for Town Folk, in the Study and Imitation of Nature [first edition]

1856
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Object Information
  • Title: Rustic Adornments for Homes of Taste, and Recreations for Town Folk, in the Study and Imitation of Nature [first edition]
  • Author: Shirley Hibberd (British, 1825–1890)
  • Illustrator: G. Voyez (British, active 1856–70)
  • Engraver: Thomas Withy (British, active 1841–59)
  • Printer: Benjamin Fawcett (British, Bridlington, 1808–1893)
  • Binder: Westleys & Co. (London)
  • Publisher: Groombridge and Sons (London)
  • Published in: London
  • Date: 1856
  • Medium: Illustrations: wood engraving, hand-colored wood engraving
  • Dimensions: 7 3/8 x 5 1/4 x 1 1/16 in. (18.7 x 13.4 x 2.7 cm)
  • Classifications: Books, Ornament & Architecture
  • Credit Line: The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1967
  • Object Number: 67.525
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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