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Rough notes on pottery (1896)

Jervis, William Percival, 1850- · Newark, N.J. : W.P. Jervis · leaf 64

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mostly of figure subjects, poorly drawn and executed, and often overstepping the bounds of decency. (Plate 1, fig. 14). To all these objections there is one notable exception. Cer- tain pieces, probably manufactured by Custode, have an exquisite Persian blue ground, decorated with white enamel and… … Faience d’Oiron. Biberon. (See page 54.) Rouen is celebrated for the beautiful and elaborate style of decoration originated there consisting of alternate repeated ornaments called d lambrequins , the designs being adapted from textile fabrics, lace, &c. These are mostly in blue, sometimes…

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