The American glossary of architectural terms, being a concise and comprehensive compilation of all terms used in the practice of architecture and the building arts (1887)
Garnsey, Geo. O. (George O.) · Chicago : National Builder Publishing Co. · leaf 103
column; anornamental architectural design. VAULT (It.) An arched roof of masonry; anunderground apartment. VAULT COVER. A stone slab covering avault. VAULT LIGHT. An arrangement of heavy glass in a vault cover.VAULTED CEILING. Much the same mean-ing as Vault. A ceiling plastered on the form of an… … VEL YLE VELLAR CUPOLA. A sort of square-shaped arched ceiling, springing from four walls; a groined ceiling.VENEER. A thin sawing or leaf from selected woods, used in decorative art.VENETIAN DOOR. A door arranged with side lights. VENETIAN STYLE. A certain style of archi-tecture practiced by the…
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