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Tower House, Melbury Road, Kensington, London: a bookcase in the library

RIBA Ref No RIBA7230
Architect/DesignerBurges, William (1827-1881)
CountryUK: England
CityLondon
Subject Date1878
Image Date1880
ViewInterior
StyleGothic Revival
MediumPhotoprint
Library ReferenceA217/7
OrientationPortrait
Colour InfoColour
CreditRIBA Collections
SubjectTown houses ; Architects' houses ; Interior decoration ; Furniture ; Libraries
SOURCE: The House of William Burges ARA, edited by R. P. Pullan (London, 1875-1885), portfolio plate no. 14
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