Hamlin, A. D. F. (Alfred Dwight Foster), 1855-1926 · New York, The Century Co. · leaf 248
ents, altar-cloths and robes ofstate one observes the departurefurther and further from theOriental types of motive whichdominated the brocades and vel-vets of the preceding century.The Oriental origin of these mo-tives is still traceable, but theelaboration of all motives gradu-ally transformed… … Fig. 134. — Wall-Hanging,Applique and Needle-work. A HISTORY OF ORNAMENT example, though there is no change in the principle ofthe design. On the other hand the motive in Fig. 133might have occurred in a 15th century fabric. Therewas a great increase in the use of appliqiLe, that is ofpatterns cut…
Decoration and ornament
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