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                                   Plate III.
   Is an elevation in the usually known and technically called the Greek
style
of decoration.   The ornaments are mostly selected from the vestiges now
to
be found among the Attic remains, and adapted to modern purposes.       
   We
cannot positively determine the precise mode of decoration employed by the
ancient Greeks; but sufficient authority is found in the poetical works of
the
Greek authors to inform us that colours and ornamental devices were fre-
quently used.   This style has had, and still continues to have numerous
admirers; its simplicity and elegance form its principal attractions, while
the
mechanical dexterity necessary in executing it is not very much required,
and the facilities afforded by the variety of ornaments already manufactured,
will easily allow of the introduction of lighter or bolder ornament, as may
be desired.   The uniformity of design in the frame of the looking-glass
with
the panels, should be noticed as exceedingly necessary in a style depending
for
its merits upon simplicity; a remark of some importance, when want of
knowledge upon this subject often leads parties to mix indiscriminately the
various styles, thus destroying the peculiar and decided character of each.
The
looking-glass in this design should be in a gilt frame; the ornaments may
be
carried out in papier mache or composition; and the panels and stiles may
be picked out in various tints or strong colours.
                                  Plate IV.
   Contains the details of the foregoing plate.
          Figure 1. Is the corner of the panels enlarged.
          Figure 2. Is the cornice ornament.
Figure 3. Centre of the panel.