Groups of figures from cuttings in black paper : intended as lessons for instruction in paper cutting / designed and executed by Miss Barbara Anne Townshend.
Published / Created:
[London] : Published by Edward Orme, Bond Street, London, 1808.
Physical Description:
[2] pt. : chiefly ill. ; 24 x 30 cm.
Holdings:
Rare Books and ManuscriptsNC910.2.G7 T69 1808+ OversizeYale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Fund
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Books
Notes:
Aquatint engravings attributed to M. Dubourg; after silhouettes by Barbara Anne Townshend. Cf. Mckechnie.Later editions appeared in 1815 and 1836.At head of title: Price 5s. each Book, or 1s. each print.McKechnie, S. British silhouette artists and their work 1760-1860, p. 277BAC: British Art Center copy stitched in original blue paper wrappers, with white title label pasted on front cover of both parts. Lacks plates 8 and 9.
Subject Terms:
Silhouettes -- Great Britain. | Paper work -- Great Britain. | Cut-out craft -- Great Britain. | Great Britain -- Social life and customs -- 19th century. | Amusements -- Great Britain -- 19th century.