Fifty Years of Public Work of Sir Henry Cole, K.C.B., Accounted for in His Deeds, Speeches and Writings; v. 2

by Henrietta Cole

This fascinating biography provides an intimate portrait of one of the most influential figures in 19th-century British design and culture. Cole's legacy includes the founding of the Victoria and Albert Museum, the introduction of the first postage stamp, and the development of the Christmas card as we know it today.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1020480734
• ISBN13: 9781020480737
• Release Date: July 2023
• Publisher: Legare Street Press
• Length: 450 Pages
• Weight: 1.77 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.1" x 9.2"