The book of decorative furniture, its form, colour, & history (1911)
Foley, Edwin · New York, G.P. Putnam's sons · leaf 72
r gilt. Dressoirs throughout both the fourteenth and fifteenth centuriesproclaim their origin, by frankly presenting the appearance of chestsraised on legs. The contemporary tapestry is also from that fascinating treasurehouse of French mediaeval and Renaissance art — the Hotel Cluny.Would that… … DECORATIVE FURNITURE IN BRITAIN PRIOR TO 1475 37 OUR COLOUR-LOVING ANCESTORS Judging from contemporary writings, and from the colour usuallyshown upon the furniture in manuscript drawings of the fourteenthand fifteenth centuries, the English were so passionately attached tocolour, and cared so…
Furniture · Decoration and ornament
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