The book of decorative furniture, its form, colour, & history (1911)
Foley, Edwin · New York, G.P. Putnam's sons · leaf 50
ide wouldbe grateful if presented with a chest, however beautiful, showing, afuneral car bearing Death with his scythe standing astride two coffins:the oxen yoked to the car are almost as fabulous as the two unicornsdrawing the central car of Chastity (or Peace?), to which Cupid isignominiously… … ANCIENT ROMAN AND BYZANTINE 21 Beds and Couches (general term, Ledus). — Earlyforms identical with those of Greece; then varieties(usually entered from one side only) with foot-boardsand sometimes head-boards. Later forms with stepfor entry. Pillow rest at head.The couch used at meals {Lectus…
Furniture · Decoration and ornament
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