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Japanese homes and their surroundings (1895)

Morse, Edward Sylvester, 1838-1925 · New York : Harper · leaf 304

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t was exposed to this heat,and the wood not protected by the wet straw-band becamecharred. This simple yet ingenious way of getting plain dec-orations, in a rich brown and lasting color, is one that mightbe utilized in a variety of ways by American architects. Fences built between house-lots, and… … Fig. 256.— Bamboo Fence. 270 JAPANESE HOMES AND THEIR SURROUNDINGS. trees, and braces of the same material, fastened by stout woodenpins, were secured to one side. Tlie rail consisted of similar tree-

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