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

Foley, Edwin · New York, G.P. Putnam's sons · leaf 335

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decorator whose pro-uctions were most desired-: indeed, the motifsnd materials used in the rich textures ofjouis XIII. display an almost world - embracingearch after beauty and novelty of pattern. The windows were draped by a curtainuspended from oak or walnut cornices, accord-ig with the wood used… … 248 DECORATIVE FURNITURE enterprise for introduction to the arts of China and the Far East;though it must not be forgotten that she also commenced at thisperiod to make perfunctory efforts, through successively formed EastIndia Companies, to acquire a share in the importation to Europeof lacquer…

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