Smith, Walter, 1836-1886, Smith, Walter, 1836-1886. Industrial art of the International Exhibition · New York, R. Worthington · leaf 468
Loiret Faience: French Court. frequently a very slight blow is sufficient to make the damage. The troubleis that these elaborate designs had been cast and not wrought, and the metalin casting had acquired a weak, brittle quality. Wrought iron will bend, but itwill not break under a blow, and…
Centennial Exhibition (1876 : Philadelphia, Pa.) · Decorative arts
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