A dictionary of architecture and building; biographical, historical and descriptive (1901)
Sturgis, Russell, 1836-1909 · New York, Macmillan · leaf 557
one or both of two oppositeimmovable parts for tlie insertion of a beam orother crosspiece. One end of the latter beinginserted, the other may be revolved so as topa-ss along the chiuse and enter the morticeproper. Pulley Mortice. A. A mortice to contain apulley in a Ca.sed Frame. H. Same a-s… … Mortise put MORTUARY CHAPEL, etc. (See the MOSAIC. The decoration of surfaces bymeans of inlaid substances. In an architecturalsense it denotes the decoration of pavements,wall surfaces, and fixed furniture by uieans ofcoloured marbles, glass, or other durable materi-als. It has various…
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