Hamlin, A. D. F. (Alfred Dwight Foster), 1855-1926 · New York, The Century Co. · leaf 474
Bow Church(St. Mary-le-Bow), London,BY Wren. ORNAMENT IN GREAT BRITAIN towers, in which by simple and inexpensive means heaccomplished charming results of silhouette (Fig. 280).James Gibbs (1682-1754) followed with success some-what the same lines, and his beautiful steeple of St.Martins in the… … FiG. 281.—Ceiling Plak of St. Marys Woolnoth, London. quent destruction of wealth and necessity of extensive,rapid and economical rebuilding compelled the substitu-tion of lath-and-plaster for more permanent materialsfor interior finish. The result was disastrous to thecause of honest and solid…
Decoration and ornament
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