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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 237

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. qualities. In the set of jewelry illustrated on page 223, nothing but garnetsare used. These, carefully chosen to match in color and size and manner ofcutting, have been set in embossed gold, so as to form a graceful and pleasingpattern. As a border or frame to each piece, sprays of laurel have… … Portion of Mirror: J. & L. Lobmeyr, Vienna. Doubtless many of our lady readers, in these days when the minutestdetails of the toilet are studied, will think of costumes with which this set ofjewelry could be worn most becomingly, but we venture to say that few ofthem know, or fewer still would…

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

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