The Architectural magazine . 2SG Effects tiohich should result to Architecture a. Portico. I), Saloon. c. Stairs. , other wing. The chimney-tops might Hkevvise be of iron ; andmuch taste might be shown in the sashes or casements, particu-larly those of the conservatory. The entrance-door and sidelights, and the large window at the opposite end of the saloon,would also be susceptible of a high degree of richness andbeauty; while I might confidently predict a striking generaleffect, resulting from the harmonious combinations of those indi-vidual features which I have been separate
The Architectural magazine . 2SG Effects tiohich should result to Architecture a. Portico. I), Saloon. c. Stairs. , other wing. The chimney-tops might Hkevvise be of iron ; andmuch taste might be shown in the sashes or casements, particu-larly those of the conservatory. The entrance-door and sidelights, and the large window at the opposite end of the saloon,would also be susceptible of a high degree of richness andbeauty; while I might confidently predict a striking generaleffect, resulting from the harmonious combinations of those indi-vidual features which I have been separately detailing. Thus, we have seen how adaptable is iron, both in a purelyuseful and a highly decorative sense, to a variety of cases besidesthose of bridges and other works, public and private, in which(on the mere ground of practical worth) it has been alreadylargely employed. I have before alluded to the daily increas-ing favour which it is obtaining, as leaving no doubt but that itsapplication will become general. The positive extent of itsadmission will, of course, depend on the experience to be gained,from many a trial a
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