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French designer will create an entirely new form, of the most 
artistic and graceful character. Yet there is no reason why the 
English designer should not be equally skilful ; it is purely a matter 
f technical training. That the Frenchman or German naturally 
ign, 
| of a similar character. If, however, the stand be high 
ee entation should be light and sparingly employed. We 
; Seen lamp-stands wreathed with clusters of roses ; nothing 
be more inappropriate. Floral ornaments are not suitable, 
‘under certain tionable ci t s, but fi ug 
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forms 
,*n elucidation of the various styles, very useful, no doubt, in 
11. ay, but leaving the reader still uninformed respecting the laws 
ce t. 
ptolely by his own taste and talent. A tolerably accurate 
“ot a certain size and shape. _In this instance his task very 
