Smith, H. Clifford (Harold Clifford), 1876-1960 · London : Methuen and co · leaf 472
-stockinged feet in sandals that allowed them to exhibitjewels upon their toes. The affected classicism of the Republic and FirstEmpire stimulated the use of engraved gems. Farfrom cameos and the less decorative intaglios beingconsidered out of place with fine precious stones, theyoften occupied… … 3 EMPIRE HEAD-ORNAMENTS THE NINETEENTH CENTURY Antiques were worn when procurable, but the greaternumber of gems were of modern manufacture, carefullystudied both as regards technique and style fromancient examples. Somewhat later, small mosaics, onwhich were figured classical subjects or buildings…
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