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A perspective view and section of an engine propos'd to be built by subscription, which will shave

Creator:
Booth, Thomas, active 1743-1746, printmaker
Published / Created:
[2 November 1749]
Call Number:
749.11.29.01+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"This engraving represents a circular building, with conical roof of tiles, shown in two sections, and partly in perspective. Within the building is a large wheel turned by a horse and giving motion to a considerable number of spindles, to which are a...
Description:
Title engraved below image.
Publisher:
Publish'd according to act of Parliament Novr. [the] 2, 1749, and sold by J. Dubois at [the] Golden Head [the] corner of Burleigh Street near Exeter Chanc[...]
Subject (Topic):
Horses, Shaving, Razor blades, Machinery, and Wigs
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A perspective view and section of an engine propos'd to be built by subscription, which will shave sixty men in a minute, also oyl comb and powder their wigs [graphic]