The book of decorative furniture, its form, colour, & history (1911)
Foley, Edwin · New York, G.P. Putnam's sons · leaf 144
s by its functions and associations, dominated the apart-ment. The peaceful reigns of Henry viii. and Elizabeth encouraged theEnglish deification of the fireside embodied in Longfellows lines:— Each mans Chimney is his Golden Milestone, Is the central point from which he measures every distance… … BRITISH DECORATIVE FURNITURE—TUDOR 97 THE HUSTILEMENT OF THE GREAT HALL For some time after the end of the Middle Ages the convenient trestle table continued in use. It was usually covered with an embroidered linen cloth, and was removed as soon as the good fare spread upon its board had been…
Furniture · Decoration and ornament
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