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A dictionary of architecture and building; biographical, historical and descriptive (1901)

Sturgis, Russell, 1836-1909 · New York, Macmillan · leaf 368

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yius stalk or lotus columnsof Egyptian tombs and temples aie, jnojieilyspeaking, not pillars, but columns of quatrefoilor oetolbil plan. (See Column ; Gothic Archi-tect un>; Pier.) (Cut, col. 629.) —A. D. F. H. COACH HOUSE. Same as Carriage House. COB COATING. According to English usage,the… … Clustered Piers: Norwich CxxHEnRvi., r. Iino. COAMING. A frame around an opening ina tloor or roof, rising above the surrouudiii,g levelto prevent the How of water into the opening.Especially wlicii nniund a scuttle. COARSE STUFF. In England, the firstor rough coat of plaster applied to the…

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