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 17
ternity gen-erally, has induced the author to issue a third edition. The Glossary has taken the place of other text books, and has beenadopted by many schools, as the only American work of the kind up to date.It will be found of great value to the student, builder and practicing architect.The… … AISLE AMERICAN GLOSSARY OF ARCHITECTURAL TERMS. A6A AM ABACI (Lat.) A flat, tabulated surface panel,or sink, used above the dado of a pedestal.ABACISCUS (Lat.) Small tile, or mosaic, ofangular shape, us3d in the construction ofpavements or hearths.ABACUS vLat.) In classic architecture, thex…
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