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The Cabinet-maker and Upholsters Guide

Engraving
1787-1794 (published)
Artist/Maker
I. & J. Taylor (publishers)
Hepplewhite (artist)
Place of origin
London (published)

Engraving depicting two designs for pembroke tables. The design at the top is for a square table whilst the design at the bottom is for an oval table, both of which feature a draw underneath with two handles. The square table features a foliage design within a circle in the centre, and an oval on the drop-leaf at either side. The oval table features a circular design in the centre, with festooned decoration around it which extends over to the drop-leaf at each side.

Object details

Categories
Furniture
Prints
Ornament Prints
Object type
Engraving
TitleThe Cabinet-maker and Upholsters Guide (published title)
Materials and techniques
printer's ink, paper, engraving
Printer's Ink
Paper
Engraving
Brief description
By George Hepplewhite: Plate 62 from 'The Cabinet-Maker and Upholsterer's Guide', 1787-1794
Physical description
Engraving depicting two designs for pembroke tables. The design at the top is for a square table whilst the design at the bottom is for an oval table, both of which feature a draw underneath with two handles. The square table features a foliage design within a circle in the centre, and an oval on the drop-leaf at either side. The oval table features a circular design in the centre, with festooned decoration around it which extends over to the drop-leaf at each side.
Dimensions
  • Folio length: 346mm (Note: Taken from Departmental Circulation Register 1972)
  • Folio width: 228mm (Note: Taken from Departmental Circulation Register 1972)
Credit line
Acquired from B. Weinreb Ltd., London in 1972.
Bibliographic reference
Taken from Departmental Circulation Register 1972
Collection
Prints, Drawings & Paintings Collection
Accession number
CIRC.445-1972

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Record createdJuly 1, 2009
Record URL
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