The Gentleman and Cabinet Makers Director
Thomas Chippendale
A large collection of household furniture designs in the Gothic, Chinese and modern taste, with mouldings shown at full size and dimensions given for each design. Includes an explanation of the five orders of architecture and the rules of perspective.
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