James Playfair
James Playfair (1755–1794) was a British architect.
Also recorded as Playfair; Mr. Playfair.
James Playfair in brief
- Born
- 1755
- Died
- 1794
- Known for
- architect
Overview
Born in 1755, died at Edinburgh in 1794.
In detail
the recorded working language is English.
Places of work recorded in the authority are London.
Works named in the authority record are Cairness House.
Work by James Playfair is recorded in the collections of Yale Center for British Art.
Sources
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- 1.
“James Playfair (architect)”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q6141324: James Playfair
authority record · Unverified · Wikidata
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