The art of grinding and polishing of plate glass [print].

Title: 
The art of grinding and polishing of plate glass [print].

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Description: 
1 engraving : ink on paper ; 21 - 24 - 21 x 25 cm
paper ink engraving single sided
Format of Material: 
Prints & Drawings
Subjects: 
Glass manufacture England 18th century.
Flat glass England 18th century.
Plate glass England 18th century.
Prints. gmgpc
Engravings. gmgpc
Bib ID: 
145550
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Location: 
Secured Stacks - Art Box Storage
Call Number: 
Print Collection, Print box B-4, Print no. 189-193
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Notes: 
Print is hinged on mat along upper edge; dimensions including mat are 37 x 50 cm.
Engraving features title along upper edge. Illustration features eight men engaged in various activities relating to the grinding and polishing of plate glass. Polishing wheel is being used on left.
"Engraved for the Universal Magazine for J. Hinton, at the Kings Arms in St. Pauls Church Yard London. 1748" printed along lower edge. This text has been cut away from c. 3.
This print is located in Print Box B-4, print no. 189-192. Similar image can be found on Print no. 378.
Copies 1, 2, and 3 digitized by Boston Photo Imaging October 2015.
Some creasing and tearing.
Plate markings visible.