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Designs of Chinese buildings, furniture, dresses, machines, and utensils. Engraved by the best hands, from the originals drawn in China by Mr. Chambers, architect, ... To which is annexed, a description of their temples, houses, gardens, &c

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Type: Rare Books(Opens in new tab)
Publication date: 1757.
Call number: 121196
Creator: Chambers, William (1723-1796)(Opens in new tab)
Dimensions: (folio)
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Designs of Chinese buildings, furniture, dresses, machines, and utensils. Engraved by the best hands, from the originals drawn in China by Mr. Chambers, architect, ... To which is annexed, a description of their temples, houses, gardens, &c

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