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1920

  • We acquired this object.

2025

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Book, L'art du menuisier, volume I (The Art of the Cabinetmaker, Volume One)

This is a Book. It was designed by André-Jacob Roubo. It is dated 1769–70 and we acquired it in 1920. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by Advisory Council. It is credited Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 46 × 31.3 cm (18 1/8 × 12 5/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Book, L'art du menuisier, volume I (The Art of the Cabinetmaker, Volume One); Designed by André-Jacob Roubo (French, 1739–1791); France; H x W: 46 × 31.3 cm (18 1/8 × 12 5/16 in.); Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council; 1921-6-553

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