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Godey's lady's book (1840)

Philadelphia, Pa. : L.A. Godey · leaf 220

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artisanto be the most remarkable man of his century,and whose virtues were rewarded by canoniza-tion. The apprentice soon excelled his master,and his fame caused him to be summoned tothe throne of Clotaire II., for whom he madetwo thrones of gold, enriched with preciousstones, from a model made by… … important works, and among them with theconstruction of the throne, or chair of state,which is the subject of this article. It is madeof bronze, carved and gilded, and is a beautifulpiece of workmanship. The occupant of thechair would sit upon a cloth of gold suspendedfrom the two side bars. For a…

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