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plaster motifs

11 years ago

what is the correct term so I can look up precast plaster and wood motifs for walls and furniture? Alot of Victorian furniture and mirrors had these glued on. The walls near the ceiling would have them plastered to add design. Used to buy them wherever lumber, etc was sold, but I have not seen them for a long time. Thanks to anyone that can offer help

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Judy Mishkin
11 years ago
last modified: 11 years ago
a rosette is the thing on the ceiling that a chandelier is attached to. for the rest seems like googling 'plaster decoration' did the trick.

this site looks nice: http://www.lockerandriley.com/products/category/decorations

i'm a fan of the swags and bellflowers, i have them in my dollhouse.
roxieks
Original Author
11 years ago
Thank you so much for the information. It dresses up so many things and makes others well fun. You don't see it used much anymore on walls or furniture. I bet the dollhouse is beautiful. Again thank you
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