Identity area
Reference code
ABC/122
Title
English household furniture. Mainly designed by Chippendale, Sheraton, Adam and others of the Georgian period.
Date(s)
- 1900 (Creation)
Level of description
Extent and medium
1 volume
Context area
Name of creator
(1718-1779)
Biographical history
Cabinet-maker in London, designing furniture in the mid-Georgian, English Rococo, and Neoclassical styles.
ODNB Entry:
https://doi.org/10.1093/ref:odnb/5315
Repository
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Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
A catalogue of English household furniture from the Georgian Period. The maind designers are Chippendale, Sheraton, Adam, and others. It containes one hundred photographic plates, illustrating three hundred and forty-eight examples of: dressing tables; round and square tables; toilet tables; secretaires; side tables; lady's work-boxes; writing tables; card tables; reading tables; arm-chairs; chests of drawers; sofas; chairs; parlor chairs; setees; corner chairs; low chairs; hall chairs; cabinets; toilet swinging glasses; bedroom chests of drawers; book-cases; clocks; mirrors; lamp stands; candelabrae; fire screens; corner cupboards; bureau.
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Language of material
- English
Script of material
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Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Loose spine, scuffed corners