A dictionary of architecture and building; biographical, historical and descriptive (1901)
Sturgis, Russell, 1836-1909 · New York, Macmillan · leaf 35
. Allthe buildings mentioned are in Oxford. Themanuscript of his Elementa ArcliitectuneCivilis was acquired by his friend Dr. Clarke,also an architect (see Clarke, C), and was pub-lished with a translation by the Rev. PhilipSmith in 1789. Aldrich composed music whichis stiU in use. Walpole.… … altogether, so that curtains at the opening ofthe alcove may conceal it entirely. This seemsto be the primary use of the word, iu Englishas in French. B. A recess, niche, grotto, space enclosed bytrees, or any sui^h retired place. (For a specialuse of the word see Library; also SeminarRoom; for the…
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