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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 253

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e pieces chiefly made in Cologne and other cities ofGermany, but commonly spoken of as gris de Flandres. Its ornamentation,however, is quite of a different character. On the zone surrounding the bodyof the vessel is depicted a dance and drinking-revel, where the sport is fastand furious. The… … ye-wel Casket: Zuloaga & Son, Madrid. relief, but less raised than the former. Above this again, on the neck of thevessel, is an armorial shield with supporters. Garlands and bunches of fruitand flowers surround it. On the cover, seated upon a kind of throne, with herdrapery disposed…

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

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