Posted by R. John Howe on November 26, 1998 at 09:34:08:
Dear folks -
I posted this behind Jerry's accolade to Daniel below but it didn't show up. Please excuse me if it does eventually.
Bravo, Daniel! I strongly second Jerry's indication. What a useful application of your professional knowledge to our discussion. You quite convince me that we know very little at all about the actual use(s) for which these pieces were made.
If this is an instance of the "thoughts" you have for which you feel moved to apologize in advance, I am already in awe of what you will likely produce when you feel that you have something to "say."
John Howe