Outlines from the figures and compositions upon the Greek, Roman, and Etruscan vases of the late Sir William Hamilton; with engraved borders (1804) (14593300518)

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Title: Outlines from the figures and compositions upon the Greek, Roman, and Etruscan vases of the late Sir William Hamilton; with engraved borders
Year: 1804 (1800s)
Authors: Hamilton, William, Sir, 1730-1803 Kirk, Thomas, 1765?-1797
Subjects: Vases, Greek Vases, Roman Vases, Etruscan Vases -- Private collections -- Hamilton, W., Sir
Publisher: London, W. Miller
Contributing Library: Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute Library
Digitizing Sponsor: Federally funded with LSTA funds through the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners



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