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The grammar of ornament (1868)

Jones, Owen, 1809-1874, Waring, J. B. (John Burley), 1823-1875, Westwood, J. O. (John Obadiah), 1805-1893, Wyatt, M. Digby (Matthew Digby), Sir, 1820-1877, Bernard Quaritch (Firm), publisher · London : Bernard Quaritch, 15 Piccadilly · leaf 29

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e and skill. No. 9 is the border on the edgeof the cloth; with the same limited means of production, it would be difficult to improve upon it. Thepatterns are formed by small wooden stamps, and although the work is somewhat rude and irregularin execution, the intention is everywhere apparent; and… … Female Head from New Zealand, in the Museum, Chester. ORNAMENT OF SAVAGE TRIBES. I

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