Curriculum Materials: Art in America
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Image 5a Paul Revere Questions: |
Decorative Motifs
A STYLIZED design of
curving stems, leaves, and flowers decorates the lid of the
caddy. On each FLUTE of
the caddy is a drapery
MOTIF, showing swags and
tassels. Such motifs were popular in English
NEOCLASSICAL
designs. Silversmiths
ENGRAVED the motifs
into the silver with a sharp instrument.
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