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Principles of decorative design (1870)

Dresser, Christopher · London ; New York : Cassell Petter & Galpin · leaf 87

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ther. Further, the ceiling may become an object of great beauty, and it canbe seen as a whole. Why then neglect the opportunity of arranging a beautifulobject when there is no reason to the contrary ? We like a beautiful coloured vase,or, if we do not, we can have it whitewashed, or even dispense… … Fis. 51. especially as they can be seen complete, while the wall is in part hidden by furnitureand pictures ? I will suppose that we have an ordinary room to deal with. First, take awa^ PAPEKS FOU CEILINGS. 77 the wretched plaster ornament in the centre of the ceiling, for it is sure to be…

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