The Practical mechanic's journal record of the Great Exhibition, 1862.
Book
1862 (published)
1862 (published)
| Place of origin |
iv, 607 pages, [31] leaves of plates : illustrations (some color)
Includes index.
"Robert Mallet, general editor."--p. 1.
Engraved title-page; two columns to the page.
Errata slips pasted in.
Four pages of advertisements at rear.
One plate has colour fabric samples pasted on.
Library's copy rebound in 1963 in black buckram (library binding).
Bibliography: "Synoptical index": p. [593]-607.
Includes index.
"Robert Mallet, general editor."--p. 1.
Engraved title-page; two columns to the page.
Errata slips pasted in.
Four pages of advertisements at rear.
One plate has colour fabric samples pasted on.
Library's copy rebound in 1963 in black buckram (library binding).
Bibliography: "Synoptical index": p. [593]-607.
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| Title | The Practical mechanic's journal record of the Great Exhibition, 1862. |
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| Brief description | The Practical mechanic's journal record of the Great Exhibition, 1862. |
| Physical description | iv, 607 pages, [31] leaves of plates : illustrations (some color) Includes index. "Robert Mallet, general editor."--p. 1. Engraved title-page; two columns to the page. Errata slips pasted in. Four pages of advertisements at rear. One plate has colour fabric samples pasted on. Library's copy rebound in 1963 in black buckram (library binding). Bibliography: "Synoptical index": p. [593]-607. |
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| Gallery label | FABRIC SAMPLES from The Practical Mechanic's Journal 1862
This page of fabric samples shows the range of vivid colours that were displayed as innovations at the London International Exhibition of 1862. Their brightness and intensity were made possible by using new chemical dyes. Such colours rapidly became very fashionable.
Engraved plate with fabric samples
Samples using dyes by Simpson, Maule & Nicholson and Perkin & Sons
Published in London and Glasgow
National Art Library no. 38041800485963
(15/03/2018) |
| Other number | A.14.17 - NAL Pressmark |
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| Library number | 38041800485963 |
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| Record created | January 23, 2018 |
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