The practical book of early American arts and crafts (1916)
Eberlein, Harold Donaldson, McClure, Abbot, Bainbridge, Mabel Foster · Philadelphia : Lippincott · leaf 400
erchants in Colonialtimes and in the early days of our national existence—in fact, until the advent of steam put an end to thepicturesque side of maritime life—to have their ships,barques, and smaller sailing craft adorned with elab-orately carved, painted, and gilt figureheads. Thefigurehead gave… … CARVED WOODEN PORTRAIT BUST OF GENERAL WASHINGTON BY SAMUEL McINTIRE Courtesy of Essex Institute, Salem, Massachusetts
Decoration and ornament · Antiques
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