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Guide to Kurtze erlãuterungen derer zeichnungen zu dem Collegio des Ingenieurs, und zwar über die Fortification Passagere 1767

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Descriptive Summary

Title:

Kurtze erlãuterungen derer zeichnungen zu dem Collegio des Ingenieurs, und zwar über die Fortification Passagere

Dates:

1767

Manuscript Number:

Crerar Ms 240

Size:

1 box

Repository:

Hanna Holborn Gray Special Collections Research Center
University of Chicago Library
1100 East 57th Street
Chicago, Illinois 60637 U.S.A.

Abstract:

Manuscript list of illustrations explaining the features of various emblematic and heraldic devices. Includes "Über die Fortification Passagere"; "Von der Fortification Royale"; and "Von der attaque." Two illustrations only, remainder are missing.

Information on Use

Access

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Citation

When quoting material from this collection, the preferred citation is: Kurtze erlãuterungen derer zeichnungen zu dem Collegio des Ingenieurs, und zwar über die Fortification Passagere, Crerar Ms 240, Hanna Holborn Gray Special Collections Research Center, University of Chicago Library

Scope Note

Manuscript list of illustrations explaining the features of various emblematic and heraldic devices. Includes "Über die Fortification Passagere"; "Von der Fortification Royale"; and "Von der attaque." Two illustrations only, remainder are missing.

llustration A (no. 16 of list): "Illuminirung der Felder, " drawn by I. G. Doering, Corporal, von des H. Capit: Schaeffers Compagnie.

Illustration B (no.4 of list): Verzierung derer Canons," drawn by C.C.A. von Kron, Rückjunker, showing heraldic device of Xavier, Prince of Polonia, which includes date "Anno MDCCLXVII [1767].

Text in German.

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Subject Headings

INVENTORY

Crerar Ms 240