Smith, Walter, 1836-1886, Smith, Walter, 1836-1886. Industrial art of the International Exhibition · New York, R. Worthington · leaf 50
r of the gentleman. The luxurious court of Louis XIV was especially noted for the magnificence INDU ST RIAL ART. 35 of its table appointments; and in more recent times it has come to be almostr csst of refinement that a lady shall secure for the inmates and guests of herhouse a pleasant hour over… … Epergne and Candelabra : Lobmeyr, Vienna. a pleasant light. The brilliancy of gas, desirable in some ways as it is, hasgreat drawbacks. Its light is glaring and harsh, and when thrown into theeyes of the diner is extremely disagreeable. So too is the heat which, as themeal goes on, a large…
Centennial Exhibition (1876 : Philadelphia, Pa.) · Decorative arts
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