The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1913-09-12

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ledge, and he sacrificed himself
through life to do this.
Nos. GEO. HEPPLEWHITE
Although there are scores of ex-
perts who will point to piece of
furniture and say, THAT is Hepple-
white" there is in fact not single au-
thentice example of this mans work
He did, however, publish book, "The
Cabinet Maker and Upholsterer's
Guide, or Repository of Design for
Every article of Household Furniture
in the Newest and Most Approved
Taste" on which his reputation rests.
This book went through three editions
in 1888, two years after the authors
won death.
George Hepplewhite was one of the
great names in furniture making. The
design in his book are characterized
by comfort rather than artificiality.
With this Is combined great technical
excellence and extreme lightness and
durability. Curiously, however, these
designs are not all of equal value
Some are as good as the best work of
any era, while others are most COM
monplace.
Before Hepplewhite's time the side
board had been used as an ornament
only. He made 1t useful as well, by
giving to 1t the functions Of the old
time buffet
Although even at that time tea cost
five dollars pound, its use had be-
come very popular throughout Eng
land. Hepplewhite introduced many
articles that had to do with the tea
service. Many peculiarly constructed
and choice urn stands, tea trays,
chests, and caddies are attributed to
him.
Hepplewhite's furniture had an in
teresting characteristic. The legs tap
cred delicately on the inside faces
only, and were finished with ball or
square foot. This gave the impress
sion of grit and power to otherwise
fragile furniture.
There were several stock designs
or ornaments of which this furniture
| maker made frequent use. He was
particularly fond of inserting ovals
In the backs of his chairs Frequent
| ly carved ear of corn was used as a
decoration. Hepplewhite also made
abundant use of Prince of Wales
| feather in delicate carving, combined
| with an inlay of colored woods. This
use of the royal plume was attributed
| to his loyalty to the Prince of Wales
1t was conclusive proof of the popu-
larity of the Princes party when the
illness of George III caused such ma
tional strife.
| The fact that he was accused by his
enemies of plagiarism does not detract
bit from his real position. 1t shows
rather that, like all real artists, he re-
manned student until the close of his
| career. He never disdained to profit
by the experience and teachings of
others, even of those less eminent
than himself.
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