Decorative elements in architecture; random observations on the eternal fitness of things from a decorative point of view (1917)
Paris, William Francklyn, 1871- · New York, John Lane company ; London, John Lane · leaf 40
corators whose vocation wasrevealed to them by their taste in dress. Theresult is a cross between upholstery and millinery,a mongrel product that startles and disconcerts. Another demonstration of the day before yes-terday is the store decorator. Generally he isan old-curiosity-shop character… … SUNT LACHRIM/C RERUM ancient Henri II cliest or of a wooden reredos ofthe sixteenth century, which he proceeds to flank,face, and environ with the most heterogeneousretinue of period pieces. Fortunately — or perhaps unfortunately — thedecoration of a room does not hinge on the chicwhich a modiste…
Interior decoration · Decoration and ornament
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