Beautiful homes : or, Hints in house furnishing (1878)
Williams, Henry T, Jones, C. S., Mrs · New York : Henry T. Williams, Publisher · leaf 171
anymeans, and where a handsome saite of furniture is desired, the result, if satis-factorily obtained, is well worth the effort, and will amply repay all expenditureof money, labor, care or time. The various embellishments and adornments on this piece of work can beclearly understood by examining… … Fig. 120. is perfect neatness ; and the carefully finishing up each minute detail, howeverdelicate or complicated it may be. It is to be regretted that so many imperfect imitations of home-made furni-ture and home-made elegancies are exhibited, as thej are calculated to bringthis class of household…
Decoration and ornament
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