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The grammar of ornament: PB 1910.2

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

The grammar of ornament

Maker(s)

Author: Jones, Owen
Publisher: Bernard Quaritch

Categories

Description

By Owen Jones ; illustrated by examples from various styles of ornament ; one hundred and twelve plates.

157 p., [112] leaves of plates : ill. (some col.) ; 35 cm

Place(s) associated

  • London

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1977) by Kerr, Hamilton, Sir

Dating

Production date: AD 1910

Note

Added t.p. in colour. Bound in maroon cloth, gold stamped with ornamental designs on spine and front cover. Page edges gilt.

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Materials used in production

Printing ink

Techniques used in production

Printing

Identification numbers

Accession number: PB 1910.2
Primary reference Number: 98406
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 February 2020 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Manuscripts and Printed Books

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