Original Designs for Chairs and Sofas, with Music-Stools, Foot-Stools, Ottoman Seats, etc. etc.

Designer Designed and published by Thomas King British

Printer George Taylor British

early to mid-19th century

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Title: Original Designs for Chairs and Sofas, with Music-Stools, Foot-Stools, Ottoman Seats, etc. etc.
Designer: Designed and published by Thomas King (British, active 1820–50)
Printer: George Taylor (London)
Published in: London
Date: early to mid-19th century
Medium: Illustrations: lithographs, hand-colored
Dimensions: 6 1/4 x 9 13/16 x 1/2 in. (15.8 x 25 x 1.2 cm)
Classifications: Books, Ornament & Architecture
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1933, transferred from the Library
Object Number: 1972.638.1
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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