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Jones, Inigo, 1573-1652. Some designs of Mr. Inigo Jones and Mr. Wm. Kent.
Jones, Inigo, 1573–1652
Some designs of Mr. Inigo Jones and Mr. Wm. Kent
1744
The repository of arts, literature, fashions, &c.
The repository of arts, literature, fashions, &c
[1809-1829]
Whittock, N. (Nathaniel), 1791-1860. The decorative painters' and glaziers' guide :
Whittock, N. (Nathaniel), 1791–1860
The decorative painters' and glaziers' guide
1827
Stalker, John. A treatise of japaning and varnishing :
Stalker, John
A treatise of japaning and varnishing
1688
Oetzmann & Co., creator. [Oetzmann & Co. furniture catalog].
Oetzmann & Co.
[Oetzmann & Co. furniture catalog]
[1897?]
Jones, Owen, 1809-1874. The grammar of ornament
Jones, Owen, 1809–1874
The grammar of ornament
1856
Jones, Owen, 1809-1874. Examples of encaustic tiles, drawn on stone,
Jones, Owen, 1809–1874
Examples of encaustic tiles, drawn on stone,
1844
Jones, Owen, 1809-1874. The grammar of ornament
Jones, Owen, 1809–1874
The grammar of ornament
[1865]
Experiment in embroidery design :
Experiment in embroidery design
[1950s]
Christie & Manson, auctioneer, publisher. Catalogue of the celebrated collection of works of art, from the Byzantine period to that of Louis Seize, of that distinguished collector, Ralph Bernal ... :
Christie & Manson
Catalogue of the celebrated collection of works of art, from the Byzantine period to that of Louis Seize, of that distinguished collector, Ralph Bernal ...
[1855]
Weale, John, 1791-1862. Monograms, old architectural ornament, sacred illustrations, borders and alphabets,
Weale, John, 1791–1862
Monograms, old architectural ornament, sacred illustrations, borders and alphabets,
[1852]
Examples of ornament :
Examples of ornament
1855
Examples of weaving and embroidery :
Examples of weaving and embroidery
[187-?]
Grüner, Ludwig, 1801-1882. A selection of the art treasures preserved in the Green Vaults Dresden :
Grüner, Ludwig, 1801–1882
A selection of the art treasures preserved in the Green Vaults Dresden
1862
A collection of ornamental designs, applicable to furniture, frames & the decoration of rooms in the style of Louis 14th :
A collection of ornamental designs, applicable to furniture, frames & the decoration of rooms in the style of Louis 14th
183-?]
Racinet, A. (Auguste), 1825-1893. Polychromatic ornament. :
Racinet, A. (Auguste), 1825–1893
Polychromatic ornament.
1873
Fisher's drawing room scrap book :
Fisher's drawing room scrap book
1835
Leighton, John, 1822-1912. Suggestions in design :
Leighton, John, 1822–1912
Suggestions in design
1880
Wilkinson, John Gardner, Sir, 1797-1875. On colour, and on the necessity for a general diffusion of taste
Wilkinson, John Gardner, Sir, 1797–1875
On colour, and on the necessity for a general diffusion of taste
1858
Dresser, Christopher, author, illustrator. The art of decorative design :
Dresser, Christopher
The art of decorative design
1862
Richardson, C. J. (Charles James), 1806-1871, author, illustrator. Studies of ornamental design /
Richardson, C. J. (Charles James), 1806–1871
Studies of ornamental design
1851
Designs for ornamental window glass :
Designs for ornamental window glass
1847
Weale, John, 1791-1862. Old English and French ornament:
Weale, John, 1791–1862
Old English and French ornament
1846
Gribelin, Simon, 1661 or 1662-1733. A book of ornam[ents] invented & engrav[ed by] S. Gribelin. :
Gribelin, Simon, 1661 or 1662–1733
A book of ornam[ents] invented & engrav[ed by] S. Gribelin.
[1764?]
Morris, William, 1834-1896. Some hints on pattern-designing /
Morris, William, 1834–1896
Some hints on pattern-designing
1899]
Talbert, Bruce J. (Bruce James), 1838-1881. Examples of ancient & modern furniture, metal work, tapestries, decorations
Talbert, Bruce J. (Bruce James), 1838–1881
Examples of ancient & modern furniture, metal work, tapestries, decorations
1876
Webb's Worcester Tileries Company. Worcester tiles :
Webb's Worcester Tileries Company
Worcester tiles
[1889]
Adam, Robert, 1728-1792. Designs for vases and foliage, composed from the antique /
Adam, Robert, 1728–1792
Designs for vases and foliage, composed from the antique
1821
Gibbs, William. The hand-book of alphabets, initials, and monograms /
Gibbs, William
The hand-book of alphabets, initials, and monograms
[1860]
Pugin, Augustus Welby Northmore, 1812-1852. Ornaments of the XVth & XVIth centuries.
Pugin, Augustus Welby Northmore, 1812–1852
Ornaments of the XVth & XVIth centuries
[185-?]
Busby, C. A. (Charles Augustin), 1786-1834. A collection of designs for modern embellishments suitable to parlours, dining & drawing rooms, folding doors, chimney pieces, varandas, frizes, &c. on 25 plates /
Busby, C. A. (Charles Augustin), 1786–1834
A collection of designs for modern embellishments suitable to parlours, dining & drawing rooms, folding doors, chimney pieces, varandas, frizes, &c. on 25 plates
[1834?]
Dresser, Christopher. Principles of decorative design /
Dresser, Christopher
Principles of decorative design
[187-?]
Gandee, B. F. The artist, or, Young ladies' instructor in ornamental painting,
Gandee, B. F
The artist, or, Young ladies' instructor in ornamental painting,
1835
Davis, Owen W. Art and work. :
Davis, Owen W
Art and work.
[Die-cut and embossed chromolithographed scrap].
[Die-cut and embossed chromolithographed scrap]
[approximately 1880]
Ackermann, Rudolph, 1764-1834. Selection of ornaments ...
Ackermann, Rudolph, 1764–1834
Selection of ornaments ..
1817-19
Lockington, John. J. Lockington's book of ornamented crests :
Lockington, John
J. Lockington's book of ornamented crests
1812
Mignot, Daniel, fl. 1590. [Jewelry and ornament design]
Mignot, Daniel, fl. 1590
[Jewelry and ornament design]
[16--]
Nichols, John Gough, 1806-1873. Examples of decorative tiles, sometimes termed encaustic :
Nichols, John Gough, 1806–1873
Examples of decorative tiles, sometimes termed encaustic
1845
[Die-cut and embossed chromolithographed scrap-sheet of the Drum and Fife Band of the Grenadier Guards].
[Die-cut and embossed chromolithographed scrap-sheet of the Drum and Fife Band of the Grenadier Guards]
[approximately 1890]
Robinson, J. C. (John Charles), Sir, 1824-1913. The treasury of ornamental art,
Robinson, J. C. (John Charles), Sir, 1824–1913
The treasury of ornamental art,
[1858]
Handbook of coloured ornament in the historic styles
Handbook of coloured ornament in the historic styles
[1890?]
[Die-cut and embossed chromolithographed scrap-sheet of ships of the Royal Navy].
[Die-cut and embossed chromolithographed scrap-sheet of ships of the Royal Navy]
[ca. 1895]
Wyatt, M. Digby (Matthew Digby), Sir, 1820-1877. Observations on metallic art /
Wyatt, M. Digby (Matthew Digby), Sir, 1820–1877
Observations on metallic art
1857
Ruskin, John, 1819-1900. The two paths :
Ruskin, John, 1819–1900
The two paths
1859
Arrowsmith, Henry William. The house decorator and painter's guide;
Arrowsmith, Henry William
The house decorator and painter's guide;
1840
Phillips, George. Rudiments of curvilinear design /
Phillips, George
Rudiments of curvilinear design
[1839?]
Taylor, J. Designs of fashionable furniture /
Taylor, J
Designs of fashionable furniture
[18--?]
Shaw, Henry, 1800-1889. The decorative arts ecclesiastical and civil of the Middle Ages
Shaw, Henry, 1800–1889
The decorative arts ecclesiastical and civil of the Middle Ages
1851
Conrad Wm. Schmidt (F. A. Glaeser) (Firm) An album of monograms, crests, ribbons, scrolls and other designs /
Conrad Wm. Schmidt (F. A. Glaeser) (Firm)
An album of monograms, crests, ribbons, scrolls and other designs
1896?]
Choice examples of art manufacture :
Choice examples of art manufacture
[185-]
Harrison, W. Randle (William Randle) The handbook of alphabets and ornaments /
Harrison, W. Randle (William Randle)
The handbook of alphabets and ornaments
[186-?]
London Cabinet Makers. Designs of ornaments for cabinet furniture,
London Cabinet Makers
Designs of ornaments for cabinet furniture,
1811
J. T. L. (James Tennant Lyon) Creative and imitative art :
J. T. L. (James Tennant Lyon)
Creative and imitative art
1873
Phillips, George, designer. Architectural ornament of all nations,
Phillips, George, designer
Architectural ornament of all nations,
184-?]
Album of designs for fancy goods.
Album of designs for fancy goods
18th century
[Die-cut embossed chromolithgraph scrap-sheet of the Mounted Troopers of the 1st Lifeguards].
[Die-cut embossed chromolithgraph scrap-sheet of the Mounted Troopers of the 1st Lifeguards]
[approximately 1890]
Goldicutt, John, 1793-1842. Specimens of ancient decorations from Pompeii ...
Goldicutt, John, 1793–1842
Specimens of ancient decorations from Pompeii ..
1825
Leighton, Mary, Lady, -1864. Mary Leighton collection,
Leighton, Mary, Lady, -1864
Mary Leighton collection,
1824-1860
Ballantine, James, 1808-1877. Essay on ornamental art
Ballantine, James, 1808–1877
Essay on ornamental art
1847
Bezold, Wilhelm von, author. The theory of color in its relation to art and art-industry /
Bezold, Wilhelm von
The theory of color in its relation to art and art-industry
1876
Leighton, John, 1822-1912. Suggestions in design for the use of artists and art-workmen
Leighton, John, 1822–1912
Suggestions in design for the use of artists and art-workmen
1852 [i.e. 1853]
Gribelin, Simon, 1661 or 1662-1733. A book of seuerall ornaments
Gribelin, Simon, 1661 or 1662–1733
A book of seuerall ornaments
1682]
Ince, William, active 18th century, author, illustrator. The universal system of houshold furniture :
Ince, William, active 18th century
The universal system of houshold furniture
[1762?]
Gribelin, Simon, 1661 or 1662-1733. A book of ornam[ents] invented & engrav[ed by] S. Gribelin.
Gribelin, Simon, 1661 or 1662–1733
A book of ornam[ents] invented & engrav[ed by] S. Gribelin
[between 1753 and 1763]
Ornamental coloured designs,
Ornamental coloured designs,
1855
Wrighte, William. Ideas for rustic furniture :
Wrighte, William
Ideas for rustic furniture
[ca. 1802]
The drawing room album :
The drawing room album
1838
Lillie, Henry. An alphabet of monograms :
Lillie, Henry
An alphabet of monograms
[1865]
Grüner, Ludwig, 1801-1882. ... Specimens of ornamental art,
Grüner, Ludwig, 1801–1882
... Specimens of ornamental art,
1850
Zenkoku Shinʾyō Hoshō Kyōkai Rengōkai. Designs in a novel style of ornamental work :
Zenkoku Shinʾyō Hoshō Kyōkai Rengōkai
Designs in a novel style of ornamental work
[1827]
Cooper, George, active 1792-1830. Designs for the decoration of rooms
Cooper, George, active 1792–1830
Designs for the decoration of rooms
[1807]
The universal decorator :
The universal decorator
[1858?]
Whiteford, Sidney T. A guide to porcelain painting /
Whiteford, Sidney T
A guide to porcelain painting
[1877]
Wood, F. G. Alphabets and designs of different periods :
Wood, F. G
Alphabets and designs of different periods
[1863]
Wornum, Ralph Nicholson, 1812-1877. Analysis of ornament.
Wornum, Ralph Nicholson, 1812–1877
Analysis of ornament
1856
Whittock, N. (Nathaniel), 1791-1860. The decorative painters' and glaziers' guide :
Whittock, N. (Nathaniel), 1791–1860
The decorative painters' and glaziers' guide
1827
Brown, Richard, architect. An elucidation of the principles of drawing ornaments,
Brown, Richard, architect
An elucidation of the principles of drawing ornaments,
1822
Touche, Victor. Handbook of initial letters and borders :
Touche, Victor
Handbook of initial letters and borders
[1863]
Tatham, Charles Heathcote, 1772-1842, author, illustrator. Designs for ornamental plate :
Tatham, Charles Heathcote, 1772–1842
Designs for ornamental plate
MDCCCVI [1806]
Midolle, Jean, fl. 1830-1850. Album du moyen-age /
Midolle, Jean, fl. 1830–1850
Album du moyen-age
1836
Wyatt, M. Digby (Matthew Digby), Sir, 1820-1877. On the art of mosaic :
Wyatt, M. Digby (Matthew Digby), Sir, 1820–1877
On the art of mosaic
1847
Shaw, Henry, 1800-1889. The encyclopaedia of ornament /
Shaw, Henry, 1800–1889
The encyclopaedia of ornament
1842
Billings, Robert William, 1813-1874. The infinity of geometric design exemplified,
Billings, Robert William, 1813–1874
The infinity of geometric design exemplified,
1849
Audsley, W. (William), b. 1833. Outlines of ornament in the leading styles :
Audsley, W. (William), b. 1833
Outlines of ornament in the leading styles
1881
Leith, Samuel. The tradesmans book of ornamental designs.
Leith, Samuel
The tradesmans book of ornamental designs
[1847]
Gibbs, William. The handbook of scrolls, panels, and general ornament /
Gibbs, William
The handbook of scrolls, panels, and general ornament
[1860]
Williams, W., author. Transparency painting on linen :
Williams, W.
Transparency painting on linen
1855
Humphreys, Henry Noel, 1810-1879. Ten centuries of art.
Humphreys, Henry Noel, 1810–1879
Ten centuries of art
1852
Dresser, Christopher, author, illustrator. Studies in design /
Dresser, Christopher
Studies in design
[1876]
Billings, Robert William, 1813-1874. The power of form applied to geometric tracery.
Billings, Robert William, 1813–1874
The power of form applied to geometric tracery
1851
Polygraphia curiosa :
Polygraphia curiosa
[1844?]
Seligman, Patricia, 1950- Painting murals :
Seligman, Patricia, 1950–
Painting murals
1987
Audsley, George Ashdown, 1838-1925. The practical decorator and ornamentist;
Audsley, George Ashdown, 1838–1925
The practical decorator and ornamentist;
[1892]