Search results
Makers of miniature books
dominicwinter.co.uk
- David Bryce of Glasgow (1845-1923) was one of the world's most prolific and successful makers of miniature books. Bryce entered the book trade at the age of 17 when he was made a partner in his father's publishing house. He later became the sole proprietor when his father died in 1870.
www.nls.uk/exhibitions/miniature-books/david-bryce/
People also ask
Who was David Bryce?
Who was William Bryce?
Who is John Bryce?
Who is Dr. Christopher Bryce?
Who is Mr Michael Bryce?
Who is Dr. Richard Bryce?
David Bryce FRSE FRIBA RSA (3 April 1803 – 7 May 1876) was a Scottish architect. Life. Bryce was born at 5 South College Street [1] in Edinburgh, the son of David Bryce (1763–1816) a grocer with a successful side interest in building. [2] .
David Bryce lived from 1803 to 7 May 1876. He became Scotland's leading Victorian architect, responsible for producing designs for over 230 buildings during his career, as well as a large number of minor works.
David Bryce of Glasgow (1845-1923) was one of the world's most prolific and successful makers of miniature books. Bryce entered the book trade at the age of 17 when he was made a partner in his father's publishing house. He later became the sole proprietor when his father died in 1870.
Aug 5, 2023 · David Bryce was born on South College Street in Edinburgh's Old Town in 1803, and would go on to leave his mark on the city in a variety of structures that combine iconic 19th century style with practicality and function - so much so that many of his developments remain in use.
David Bryce (1803-1876) was the most prominent of Scotland's mid-Victorian architects. It is misleading to say that he "adapted Victorianism to Edinburgh" (Turnor 94): rather, as the chief figure in "the confident mid-nineteenth-century expression of the 'national'" (Glendinning et al. 277), he himself had an influence far outside his own country.
Bryce became the most notable architect of his time, working in a variety of architectural styles, but is particularly known as the leading proponent of the Scottish Baronial, with its distinctive pepperpot turrets and crow-stepped gables.
Feb 3, 2008 · Sir David Bryce, senior was a Scottish architect active in the UK in the 19th century. He was born in Buccleuch Place, Edinburgh, Scotland on 3 April 1803, the son of mason, William Bryce and his wife, Agnes Todd.
