A dictionary of architecture and building; biographical, historical and descriptive (1901)
Sturgis, Russell, 1836-1909 · New York, Macmillan · leaf 239
for consecration ; in others the churchmuniments are kei^t in a special press by them-selves. SADDLE. A. The cap of a doorsill, orthe bottom piece of a door frame, forming aslightly raised ridge, upon which the door, whenshut, fits rather closely. Tiie object is to givethe under side of the door… … of a church, usually a single room,but sometimes of great proportions. It isthe place where priests and deacons vestfor the service and unvest again, and whereecclesiastical garments are stored ; and wheremuch of the business of the church is done, asthe reception and registration of requests…
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