A dictionary of architecture and building; biographical, historical and descriptive (1901)
Sturgis, Russell, 1836-1909 · New York, Macmillan · leaf 443
theniches with statues of .saints, in a mediavalchurch porch, or the canopied open j)art of apinnacle, as in Kcinis catiic(h-al, or the EleanorCni.-;s at Nortliaiiiptnii. (Sec cut.) TABERNACLE FRAME. The frame fora door, window, or other oi)cning, when treatedas a couii)lcte design witii columns or… … T.^berxacle : Queen Eleanors Cross atNorthampton ; 12M. TABERNACLE WORK. In medieval architecture : — A. An arcade or series of niches, highlydecorated, with jamb shafts supporting carvedoverhanging canopies, and containing corbelsfor the support of figures or groups of figures. B. By extension,…
Architecture
Internet Archive · University of Toronto, Robarts Library · Public Domain Mark 1.0. Free to use for anything.
