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The Decorator's assistant (1847)

[London : W. Gibbs] · leaf 163

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ough by a very fine species of bow-saw. Thus, there are four parts obtained,which, being put together in two, the one is theornament designed in its proper ground ; andthe remainder of the ground, combined withthe remainder of the ornament, gives anotherpattern, called the reverse. The plates of… … loG THE DECORATOR S ASSISTANT. matter to be combined witli them should alsobe toothed; and, both the plates and veneersbeing warmed, first pass a coat of glue overone of the metal plates and cover it with athin sheet of paper, then coat the paper withglue, and cover it with the veneer. Placethem…

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