The humble representation of Peter Parisot of Lorrain, to the English nation, [electronic resource] : Concerning the new establishment of arts and manufactures, formed under his direction, by the order, and through the generosity, of the royal family, and the first nobility of the kingdom; and afterwards supported at his own expence. Containing a brief account of this establishment from its rise in 1750, to December 20, 1755. In French and English.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Parisot, Pierre-Curel, 1679-1769.

Standardized Title:

Très-humbles representations de Pierre Parisot de Lorraine. English and French

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Great Britain--History--18th century.

Great Britain.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (71,[1]p.,table )

Other Title:

Humble representation of Peter Parisot of Lorrain, to the English nation,

Place of Publication:

London : Printed by H. Woodfall; sold by R. Baldwin, in Pater-noster-row; J. Lewis, in Russel-street, Govent -garden; and G. Woodfall, at Charing-cross, M.DCC.LVI. [1756]

Notes:

A history of the workshop founded in 1750 by Parisot in Fulham, to imitate Gobelins tapestry and Chaillot carpets.

Parallel French and English texts.

Note on sig. I4 verso: "finished printing this edition with the translation, January 5, 1756".

First published (in French) in London in [1755].

Reproduction of original from Trinity College Library.

Cited in:

English Short Title Catalog, T202924.

OCLC:

509732341