The Gentleman and Cabinet-Maker's Director, Matthew Darly, 1762


The Gentleman and Cabinet-Maker's Director, 1762, Illustrations: etching and engraving, book: 18 1/8 x 11 3/4 x 1 7/8 in. (46 x x cm), Matthew Darly (British, ca. 1720–1778 (?)), Tobias Müller (active London 1760s), Johann Sebastian Müller (German, Nuremberg 1715–1785 London), Cornelius Heinrich Hemmerich (active Britain, 18th century), Butler Clowes (British, active London ca. 1760–1782), Edward Rooker (British, London 1711–1774 London), Isaac Taylor, I (British, Worcester 1730–1807 Edmonton, Greater London), William Foster (British, 18th century), Thomas Morris (British, active 1750–1800), James Hullett (British, active 18th century), This third edition of Chippendale's 'Director' is considered the most important 18th century collection of English furniture designs. In 1752, the author issued a first version aimed at cabinet-makers containing one hundred and sixty-one engraved illustrations


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