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Hepplewhite, George. Died 1786.
British cabinetmaker whose elegant designs, now greatly admired, were considered unfashionable in his day.
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Hepplewhite, George — died 1786, London, Eng. British cabinetmaker. He was apprenticed to a furniture maker in Lancaster and later opened a shop in London. His reputation is based on his Cabinet Maker and Upholsterer s Guide (1788), containing some 300 designs. Pieces … Universalium
Hepplewhite, George — (m. 1786, Londres, Inglaterra). Ebanista británico. Fue aprendiz de un fabricante de muebles de Lancaster, y más adelante abrió una tienda en Londres. Su reputación se funda en su Guía para ebanistas y tapiceros (1788), la que contiene unos 300… … Enciclopedia Universal
George Hepplewhite — [George Hepplewhite] (died 1786)an English maker of furniture noted for his simple and graceful style. His book The Cabinet Maker and Upholsterer’s Guide (1788) had a great influence, but no piece of furniture that is known to be his work has… … Useful english dictionary
Hepplewhite — George Hepplewhite ( † 21. Juni 1786 in London) war ein englischer Kunsttischler. Leben Er war einer der großen Tischler in der zweiten Hälfte des 18. Jahrhunderts. Die Möbel Hepplewhites waren u.a. zierliche Stühle aus Mahagoni und entsprachen… … Deutsch Wikipedia
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George — /jawrj/, n. 1. a figure of St. George killing the dragon, esp. one forming part of the insignia of the Order of the Garter. 2. Brit. Slang. any coin bearing the image of St. George. 3. a word formerly used in communications to represent the… … Universalium
George Hepplewhite — (1727? June 21, 1786) was a cabinet and chair maker. He was one of the big three English furniture makers of the 18th century, along with Thomas Sheraton and Thomas Chippendale. There are no pieces of furniture made by Hepplewhite or his firm… … Wikipedia
Hepplewhite — as a modifier, by 1878, in reference to style of furniture introduced in England by cabinetmaker George Hepplewhite (d.1786). The proper name is from Heblethwaite, near Sedbergh in the West Riding of Yorkshire … Etymology dictionary
George Hepplewhite (footballer) — George Hepplewhite (born September 5, 1919) was a former professional footballer, who played for Huddersfield Town, Preston North End and Bradford City. He was born in Edmondsley, County Durham.References*99 Years Counting Stats Stories… … Wikipedia
George Hepplewhite — († 21. Juni 1786 in London) war ein englischer Kunsttischler. Leben Er war einer der großen Tischler in der zweiten Hälfte des 18. Jahrhunderts. Die Möbel Hepplewhites waren u.a. zierliche Stühle aus Mahagoni und entsprachen dem Louis XVI.. Sie… … Deutsch Wikipedia
