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A description of the antiquities and curiosities in Wilton-House : illustrated with twenty-five engravings of some of the capital statues, bustos, and relievos : in this work are introduced the anecdotes and remarks of Thomas Earl of Pembroke, who collected these antiques, now first published from his Lordship's mss

Kennedy, James, fl. 1769, Pembroke, Thomas Herbert, Earl of, 1656-1733, Gresse, John Alexander, 1741-1794 · 1786 · Sarum [i.e. Salisbury, England] : Printed for and sold by E. Easton · 34 pictures

A catalogue of the antique sculpture collection at Wilton House, compiled by James Kennedy from the Earl of Pembroke's manuscript notes and printed at Salisbury in 1786 for antiquarians and country-house visitors. Outline engravings show marble busts on turned plinths in three-quarter view, with draped togas, armour and laurel crowns rendered in fine parallel hatching against blank grounds.

Pembroke, Thomas Herbert, Earl of, 1656-1733 · Wilton House (England) · Art · Sculpture

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