Fables and other short Poems For the Practice in the Art of Writing

Multiple artists/makers

ca. 1737

Not on view

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Title: Fables and other short Poems For the Practice in the Art of Writing
Designer: John Wootton (British, Snitterfield, Warwickshire 1681/82–1764 London)
Designer: William Kent (British, Bridlington, Yorkshire ca. 1685–1748 London)
Engraver: George Bickham, Jr. (British, London ca. 1704–1771 Richmond, Surrey)
Publisher: Thomas Cobb (British, 18th century)
Published in: London
Date: ca. 1737
Medium: Illustrations: engraving
Dimensions: 7 7/8 x 5 1/2 x 13/16 in. (20 x 14 x 2 cm)
Classification: Books
Credit Line: Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1947
Object Number: 47.2.1
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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