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The " all-over backs " (2), as their name denotes, were practi- cally all filled in; they had square legs, perforated or incised. The " ladder backs " (8) seem to have taken their name from their resemblance to the rungs of ladders. From these evolved the change into the Chinese taste, and as a side issue into Gothic ornament. The Chippen- dale (Jothic was light and lacy in its tracery, and the ornament of the legs in keeping, much of the solid appearance of church Gk>thic having been eliminate...d from the designs for domestic furniture. It is convenient to tabulate the dates when certain developments in style took place. These briefly are as follows : — 1725. The earliest departure from then existing styles. 1785. French influence apparent, marking in its adapta- tion by Chippendale a new style. Digitized by VjOOQIC 192 ANTIQUE FURNITURE 1745. More floral devices, and early traces of Chinese taste. 1750. Chinese taste more prominent. A lighter appearance, and more French decoration. 1760.
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