The book of decorative furniture, its form, colour and history (1910)
Foley, Edwin · London : T.C. and E.C. Jack · leaf 135
Adam,Ileppelwliite, and Slieraton share one other dis-tinction, in that their flaim to pre-eminence iscliallen^ed, and alleged to be mainly Vja^ed onthe work of others. The author concedes that thereis some truth in the suggestion, and sets forth theevidence therefor, but has for himself arrived at… … MIRROR DESIGNED BYBROTHERS ADAM. ROBERT ADAM The style associated with the Brothers Adam owed its in-ception chiefly to Robert, the second of the four sons of WilliamAdam of Maryburgh, himself the architect of Hopetoun House, andthe Kings Mason, at Edinburgh, at whose university Robert waseducated,…
Furniture · Decoration and ornament
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