Yale Center for British Art

Title:
Album of cut-paper work.
Published / Created:
Great Britain?, circa 1800.
Physical Description:
1 volume (33 pages) ; 12 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Notes:
Includes over 40 examples of cut-paper work, including friezes and figures (one movable), loosely inserted in the volume. A folding 'fashion' engraving dated 1794 has been mounted onto one of the first leaves; it is possibly from Joseph Johnson's Ladies new and polite pocket memorandum book for the year 1794.
Subject Terms:
Paper work -- Great Britain -- Specimens -- Early works to 1800. | Cut-out craft -- Great Britain -- Early works to 1800. | Clothing and dress -- Great Britain -- 18th century. | Costume -- Great Britain -- 18th century. | Fashion -- Pictorial works -- Early works to 1800.
Form/Genre:
Cut-paper works.