A text-book of geometrical drawing, for the use of mechanics and schools, in which the definitions and rules of geometry are familiarly explained .. (1850)
Minifie, William, 1805-1880. [from old catalog] · Baltimore, W. Minifie & co. · leaf 190
Any rectangular object may be put in perspective by this method,without the necessity of drawing a geometrical plan, as the dimensions mayall be laid off on the ground line by any scale of equal parts. Figure 3. To shorten the depth of a perspective drawing, thereby producingthe same effect as if… … Ft^.Z. Fi^. 3.