The Englishman's house, from a cottage to a mansion. A practical guide to members of building societies, and all interested in selecting or building a house (1871)
Richardson, C. J. (Charles James), 1806-1871 · London, J. C. Hotten · leaf 337
Chimney-pot elevation ami section. The bedroom ceiling (page 316) supposes the cover-ing of a tent, upheld by spears and ropes. Thecolour of the drapery is of a light fawn, the ground adeep ultramarine blue. In the centre of the ceiling A SUMMER OR GARDEN VILLA. 331 is a small Cupid on a red or… … A SUMMER OR GARDEN VILLA. The drawing-room ceiling is decorated plaster workiu white and gold. Its plan is shown at page 317,and three of its details on page 318. Among otherdecorations of these rooms may be considered thechimney-pieces. The cuts (page 319) give an eleva-tion of the drawing-room…
Architecture, Domestic
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