In the case of Coolidge's poker-playing dogs, the aesthetic value may be questionable--but then, that's not really the point.

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In terms of the bolster's aesthetic value, interior designer Jayne Michaels of the firm 2Michaels likens the cushion to the waistcoat of a three-piece suit a tailoring element.

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If you find it, and it has aesthetic value, then doing the repair is appropriate.

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Less flashy than a diamond, more mysterious than an opal, the lustrous natural pearl has an aesthetic and material value that reflects its rareness.

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