Gable. (In Architecture.) The pedimental endof a building, formed by walling up the end of theroof. In ancient domestic architecture the gablewas a very ornamental part of the house, being … finished in steps, embrasures, mouldings, sometimes with a niche, and at others with an elegantwindow or aperture to give air to the roof.i (To be Continued.) THE decorators ASSISTANT. •15
Design · Decoration and ornament · Art
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