A collection of designs for modern embellishments : suitable to parlours, dining & drawing rooms, chimney pieces, varandas, frizes &c. : on 25 plates / by C.A. Busby, architect.
Published / Created:
London : Published by J. Taylor, 59, High Holborn, [not before 1819]
Physical Description:
25 leaves of plates : all ill. ; 25 x 32 cm.
Holdings:
Rare Books and ManuscriptsNK2135 .B9 1819+ OversizeYale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Books
Notes:
Paper watermarked "1819.""This work was probably first published late 1807 or 1808. ECB, (English catalog of books), 1801-36, lists it (either as announced or published), in December 1807 and it is advertised in Dearn's 'The bricklayer's guide, 1808', as 'lately published by J. Taylor'"--British Architectural Library.Engraved throughout, including title page (plate 1).British Architectural Library. Early printed books, 1478-1840, 511Archer, J. British domestic architecture, 444.1BAC: British Art Center copy bound in contemporary green wrappers.
Subject Terms:
Interior decoration -- Great Britain -- 19th century. | Decoration and ornament -- Great Britain. | Decoration and ornament, Architectural -- Great Britain. | Pattern books -- Great Britain -- 19th century. | Taylor, J. -- Publisher.