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Needle and brush: (1889)

Reed, John Q. [from old catalog], Lavin, Eliza M., [from old catalog] joint author · New York, The Butterick publishing co. · leaf 290

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portions ofthe design, such as the stems and branchesof the flowers, the beak and claws of the bird, at a consistency that will give them a semi-subdued effect. When the natural colors aredry, such portions of the design as are to pre-sent a very brilliant effect are varnished withcopal varnish,… … Figure No. i.—Fire-Screen, Ornamented with Design in Crystallization Painting. are painted with opaque color, ochre, Naplesyellow, vermilion and lead-white constitutinga list from which the artist may select thoseordinarily in demand for such subjects as aremost admired for this style of painting.…

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