Miller, Fred, decorative artist · New York, London, Truslove, Hanson & Comba, Ld. · leaf 92
or a study of good Japanese art will teachthe decorative artist much, as their genius lies entirely inthe treating of surfaces with natural forms. There is nooccasion to slavishly follow ones model, for in the hingesthemselves Mr. Haite has introduced an original note, thesuggestion of seaweed… … No. 55.—Portion of a Frieze. Designed by J. Moss. worked with advantage. Files are used for this purpose,and if the surface is too smooth a certain texture is givenit by filing. This, of course, must be done with knowledgeand discretion, and you had better only file away any roughplaces or defects,…
Decorative arts · Decoration and ornament
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