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

Foley, Edwin · New York, G.P. Putnam's sons · leaf 227

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New World upon the arts of theRenaissance; indeed, the precious metalsand stones were employed so lavishlythat a document (awesomely named apragmatic sumptuary), enacting that no cabinets, desks, coffers, bronzes,etc. shall be made of silver, was issued towards the close of thesixteenth century; by… … SPANISH GOTHIC TKACEKY. RENAISSANCE IN SPAIN AND PORTUGAL 163 CHESTS The caja de novia, or brides chest, was popular with both Moorand Christian. Large boxes or chests ip/rcones) seem to have beenin Spain, as elsewhere, the most usual articles / > of furniture, and to 4 / n • have been popular…

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