A dictionary of architecture and building; biographical, historical and descriptive (1901)
Sturgis, Russell, 1836-1909 · New York, Macmillan · leaf 313
brick andiron are both used in modern lireplaces. (SeeFirephice.) 537 CHIMNEY CORNER CHIMNEY BAR. A Ijar or beam for thesupport or .steadying of the masonry above afireplace. It is either straight or curved, accord-ing to the form of the (chimney arch, and isusually set a few inches back from the… … Chimney from Archbishops Palace, Sotrrn-well, Nottinoh.^mshire. CHIMNEY CORNER. A. In old fire-places of exceptional size, the angle or recessformed by the deej) jauibs supporting the hoodor mantle, and pro\-ided with seats, tlie fireblazing between them against tlie ehimuey back,while the hood or…
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