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A complete view of the dress and habits of the people of England, : from the establishment of the Saxons in Britain to the present time, illustrated by engravings taken from the most authentic remains of antiquity. to which is prefixed an introduction, containing a general description of the ancient habits in use among mankind, from the earliest period of time to the conclusion of the seventh century. / by Joseph Strutt. ...: PB 208-2020

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A complete view of the dress and habits of the people of England, : from the establishment of the Saxons in Britain to the present time, illustrated by engravings taken from the most authentic remains of antiquity. to which is prefixed an introduction, containing a general description of the ancient habits in use among mankind, from the earliest period of time to the conclusion of the seventh century. / by Joseph Strutt. ...

Maker(s)

Author.: Strutt, Joseph,
Printer.: Nichols, John,
Publisher.: Edwards, James,
Publisher.: Edwards, Richard,
Publisher.: Thane, John,
Bookbinder.: Kalthoeber, Christian Samuel
Donor.: Fitzwilliam, Richard Fitzwilliam, (Viscount,)

Description

Vol.2 is dated 1799 and omits R. Edwards from the imprint.
Old classmark: 474.
Binding: by Kalthoeber. Tree calf, g. rolled border; spine & board edges g.t., border g.t. on inside covers, g. lettering on red spine labels; marbled e.p. & a.e. marbled.

Costume England Early works to 1800. Costume Early works to 1800.

Notes

History note: Provenance: Fitzwilliam, 1809.

Measurements and weight

2 v ([153] leaves of plates) : ill ; 31cm (4to in 2s).

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Note

Strutt, Joseph,1749-1802author.London: :Printed by J. Nichols, for J. Edwards ... R. Edwards ... B. and J. White ... G. G. and J. Robinson ... and J. Thane, ...1796-1799. Nichols, John, 1745-1826, printer. Edwards, James, 1756-1816, publisher. Edwards, Richard, 1768-1827, publisher. Thane, John, 1748-1818, publisher. Kalthoeber, Christian Samuel, active 1780-1817, bookbinder. Fitzwilliam, Richard Fitzwilliam, Viscount, 1745-1816, donor. B. and J. White, publisher. G. G. J. and J. Robinson (Paternoster-Row, London, England), publisher.

Identification numbers

Accession number: PB 208-2020
Primary reference Number: 279363
ALMA control 001: 99214983803606
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Created: Thursday 17 December 2020 Updated: Thursday 17 December 2020 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Manuscripts and Printed Books

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