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The book of decorative furniture, its form, colour, & history (1911)

Foley, Edwin · New York, G.P. Putnam's sons · leaf 141

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LEATHER COVERED CHEST SIMILAR TO THATUSED BY KATHERINE PARR. FLANDERS CHESTS All chests were raised at their bases at least a few inches abovethe ground, that they might be freer from damp ; at first by continuing 94 DECORATIVE FURNITURE … AN ELIZABETHAN CHEST WITH PUNCHED GROUND,NATIONAL COLLECTION. the end posts, and, at a later period when mouldings were used, by the addition of turned balls or buns. Very typical, and among the richestin design of the Flanders Chests inthis country, is that at East Dereham.It is divided into seven…

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