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This and 11 other objects are a part of a set whose first object is Album, Album of Designs for Console Tables, Wall Brackets and Ceilings.

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1920

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Print, Title Page

This is a Print. It was designed by Nicolas Pineau and published by Louis Crépy. It is dated mid- 18th century and we acquired it in 1920. Its medium is etching and engraving on laid paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

It is credited Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council.

It is signed

Lettered in plate, lower center: a Paris chez Crêpy le fils rue St. Jacques près St. Yves.

It is inscribed

Lettered in plate, lower center: Nouveaux Desseins de Pieds de Tables et de / Vases et Consoles de sculpture en bois Inventés / par le Sieur Pineau Sculpteur

Cite this object as

Print, Title Page; Designed by Nicolas Pineau (French, 1684-1754); Published by Louis Crépy; France; etching and engraving on laid paper; Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council; 1921-6-374-1

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