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The Gothic Revival and Design


A. Welby Pugin: The True Principles of Pointed or Christian Architecture
London: 1841 Sp Coll q58
 
Pattern of Ancient Paving Tiles
Page 26

The ancient paving tiles are quite consistent with their purpose, being merely ornamented with a pattern not produced by any apparent relief, but only by contrast of colour; and carpets should be treated in precisely the same manner.
 


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