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Arnett's School of Design, Gibb's Hand book of Ornament, and Scott's Essay on Ornamental Art, in addition to those ao knowledged in the body of the work, have supplied some valuable hints.
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- PublisherForgotten Books
- Publication date2018
- ISBN 10 0259462918
- ISBN 13 9780259462910
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages385
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