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Ames' Book of Flourishes. 125 Designs by 72 Leading American Penmen.

(American, 19th century)
(English, 1644–1700)
(English (active in the United States) 1760/61–1801)
(English, 17th century)
(American, 1845–1924)
(American, 1864–1918)
(American, 1800–1864)
(American, 1840–1915)
1890
Place of PublicationNew York, New York, USA
Medium/TechniqueIllustrated book with 70 lithographs
DimensionsOverall: 21.5 x 29.8 x 1.2 cm (8 7/16 x 11 3/4 x 1/2 in.)
Credit LineM. and M. Karolik Fund
Accession number67.1021
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ClassificationsIllustrated books
Description
New York: Daniel T. Ames, 1890
ProvenanceF. H. Drake (ornamental ownership inscription, front flyleaf); Charles P. Wood III (dealer), South Woodstock, CT; 1967, sold by Charles P. Wood III to the MFA for $43. (Accession Date: December 13, 1967)
Pierre Fourdrinier
1737–38