Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
Burgess, George
Title:
Varnish maker's recipe book.
Published / Created:
Ramsgate, approximately 1871-1874.
Physical Description:
1 volume ; 18 cm
Holdings:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
ND1530.B87 V37 1871
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Fund

Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Archives & Manuscripts
Notes:
Bound in original green pebbled cloth.

Manuscript notebook kept by George Burgess, of Burgess and Co., King Street, Ramsgate, who had been Coach Makers to Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent. They also ran Burgess and Co., Varnish and Japan Manufactory, Islington, London.
Subject Terms:
Burgess, George. | Burges & Co. (London, England) | Varnish and varnishing -- 19th century. | Varnish industry -- Great Britain -- 19th century. | Workshop recipes -- Great Britain -- 19th century. | Carriages and carts -- Great Britain -- 19th century.
Form/Genre:
Notebooks.