Shaw, Henry, 1800-1873

Henry Shaw was born in London, and showed artistic ability as a youth. He became an architectural draftsman, illuminator, and engraver, notable for designing or adapting all the decorative elements in Longman's 1864 edition of the New Testament. He was also an antiquarian of note, and published numerous works on the subject, including books on medieval and Elizabethan art and architecture.

From the description of Henry Shaw letter to My dear sir, 1863 Feb. 14. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 70901362