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Principles of decorative design (1870)

Dresser, Christopher · London ; New York : Cassell Petter & Galpin · leaf 171

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158 PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN. … the deceptive skill of the grainer. In nocase can the imitation ever approach a fairresemblance to the reality it is proposed toimitate. The coarse, rough grain of the softfreestone, which is incapable of receiving apolish, or rather of being polished until itbecomes as smooth, and even, and…

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