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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 452

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and pedestal. On page 432 is anengravingr 0f another charming work,a BronzeJardiniere, from the col-lection exhibited by M.Luton, of Paris. Thevase itself is in the shapeof an ancient cistern, or-namented with panels,enriched with scroll-work and medallionheads in relief. A happyconceit has placed… … Silver Perfume-Box : Ritter & Co., Hanau. finish of this work leavesnothing to be desired. In the Scotch Carpet,made by James Temple-ton & Co., of Glasgow,illustrated on page 433,we see the influence ofthat French taste formedin the splendid schoolsof decorative and orna-mental design…

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

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