Stark, James Henry · Boston : Published by ye Photo-electrotype engraving co. ... · leaf 66
of the entrance hall. Opposite the door was theample fire-place with it- classic mantelpiece, a basket of flowersanil scroll-work in relief upon its frieze. On the right, of,thechimney piece was an arched alcove, lighted by a narrow window:on the left an arched buffet with a vaulted ceiling. The… … ANTIQUE VIEWS OF BOSTON. 61 dentils of the cornice, the vault and shelves of the buffet, wereall heavily gilded. .So far, as before mentioned, it was only arich example of the prevalent style. The peculiar decoration consisted of a series of raised panelstilling these compartments, reaching from…
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