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Examples of household taste (1875)

Smith, Walter, 1836-1886, Smith, Walter, 1836-1886. Industrial art of the International Exhibition · New York, R. Worthington · leaf 147

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prominent portions of the ornamentation as well as the arabesque patterns aregold gilt, and the effect is heightened by the gold being burnished to a highstate of polish, while the surface of the silver is made as dull as possible. M. Christisens exhibit is a small collection, but very choice.…

Centennial Exhibition (1876 : Philadelphia, Pa.) · Decorative arts

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