Smith, Walter, 1836-1886, Smith, Walter, 1836-1886. Industrial art of the International Exhibition · New York, R. Worthington · leaf 478
peculiar beauty. The middle object of the group is in the shape of one of those shallowcups having an enriched stem which were commonly made during the sixteenthcentury as decorative articles of luxury, and called Presentoirs. This vessel, itis true, has a cover, which Presentoirs had not, but in… … Carpet: Tompkinson 6° Adams, Kidderminster. distinguished during the twelfth century for the beauty of its enamel-work. Oneof its peculiarities was the adoption of a transparent color, usually blue, 464 THE INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION, 1876. enriched by small transparent globules on silver spangles,…
Centennial Exhibition (1876 : Philadelphia, Pa.) · Decorative arts
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