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    HENRY COLE (1808-82)

    [Dec 1859] 'Some thoughts on Hampton Court Palace...' by Henry Cole

    1 Dec 1859

    Loose printed papers | 1 document (6 pages) (whole object) | RC/H/1/A/1/38

    Pamphlet written by Henry Cole, entitled 'Some thoughts on Hampton Court Palace, its pictures, tapestry & other works of decorative art.

    • Creator(s)

      Henry Cole (1808-82) (writer)

    • 1 document (6 pages) (whole object)

    • Place of Production
      South Kensington [London]
    • Language(s)
      English
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