A bookbinding workshop using marbled papers: workmen variously sponging sheets, folding papers, placing books to dry on a block (top), equipment (below), the whole lettered and numbered for a key. Engraving by Prevost.

Reference:
40505i
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Description

Below are shown some of the specialized tools of the trade: a muller and plate, drying racks, a burnisher, etc.

Publication/Creation

[Paris]

Physical description

1 print : engraving ; image and border 31.2 x 20.2 cm

Lettering

Marbreur de papier. ; Prevost sculp. Bears number: Pl. II.

Reference

Wellcome Collection 40505i

Type/Technique

Languages

Where to find it

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