Putnam, J. Pickering (John Pickering), 1847-1917 · Boston, Ticknor and Co. · leaf 30
ling granite. The decoration of the mantel and of thetwo sides, or wings, ornamented with niches, is moulded plaster-work vig-orously retouched with the chisel. The whole is fitted in the woodenfacings of the wall, which are garnished with divans and cushions. Theclimate of this country demanding… … PLATE VI. THE OPEN EIREPLAOE IN ALL AGES.
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