The Cabinet-maker and Upholsters Guide
Engraving
1787-1794 (published)
1787-1794 (published)
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| Place of origin |
Engraving print depicting two images of ladies dressing tables. The dressing table on the left has a hinged top which is open revealing multiple storage compartments for jewellery, including what looks to be a glass or see through one in the centre. Underneath are four draws, each with two circular handles and a keyhole in the centre.
The dressing table on the right has seven compartments in the centre with what looks to be a glass or see through one in the centre. On either side is a tray, and underneath is a large draw with a key hole and two smaller ones on either side also with a keyhole.
The dressing table on the right has seven compartments in the centre with what looks to be a glass or see through one in the centre. On either side is a tray, and underneath is a large draw with a key hole and two smaller ones on either side also with a keyhole.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | The Cabinet-maker and Upholsters Guide (published title) |
| Materials and techniques | printer's ink, paper, engraving |
| Brief description | By George Hepplewhite: Plate 73 from 'The Cabinet-Maker and Upholsterer's Guide', 1787-1794 |
| Physical description | Engraving print depicting two images of ladies dressing tables. The dressing table on the left has a hinged top which is open revealing multiple storage compartments for jewellery, including what looks to be a glass or see through one in the centre. Underneath are four draws, each with two circular handles and a keyhole in the centre. The dressing table on the right has seven compartments in the centre with what looks to be a glass or see through one in the centre. On either side is a tray, and underneath is a large draw with a key hole and two smaller ones on either side also with a keyhole. |
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| Credit line | Acquired from B. Weinreb Ltd., London in 1972. |
| Bibliographic reference | Taken from Departmental Circulation Register 1972 |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | CIRC.448-1972 |
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| Record created | July 1, 2009 |
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