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Facsimile of Gribelin's Book of Ornaments

Publisher Timothy Press American
1941
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Facsimile of Gribelin's Book of Ornaments
  • Artist: Simon Gribelin II (Paris 1661–1733, active London)
  • Publisher: Timothy Press (Meriden, Connecticut)
  • Date: 1941
  • Medium: Collotype facsimile (planographic process)
  • Dimensions: 8 1/8 x 10 3/8 x 3/8 in. (20.6 x 26.39 x 0.89cm)
  • Classifications: Books, Ornament & Architecture
  • Credit Line: Museum Accession
  • Object Number: X.710
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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