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1962

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Print, Three Designs for Wall Sconces in the Chinese Taste, Plate 48 in One Hundred and Fifty New Designs

This is a Print. It was designed by Thomas Johnson and engraved by Butler Clowes. It is dated 1756–57 and we acquired it in 1962. Its medium is etching on cream laid paper, bound in book. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

It is credited Museum purchase through gift of Agnes Miles Carpenter.

Its dimensions are

27.3 x 38.1 x 47.6 cm (10 3/4 x 15 x 18 3/4 in.)

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Print, Three Designs for Wall Sconces in the Chinese Taste, Plate 48 in One Hundred and Fifty New Designs; Designed by Thomas Johnson (English, 1714–1778); Engraved by Butler Clowes; England; etching on cream laid paper, bound in book; 27.3 x 38.1 x 47.6 cm (10 3/4 x 15 x 18 3/4 in.); Museum purchase through gift of Agnes Miles Carpenter; 1962-191-22

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