Heraldry and floral forms as used in decoration; (1922)
Cole, Herbert · London & Toronto, J. M. Dent & Sons ltd.; New York, E. P. Dutton & co. · leaf 99
her Dutch painters, have immortalised the members of thesesocieties engaged in their banqueting scenes, and, judging from allappearances, getting over the mark rather than shooting at it.Before parting from this beautiful object let us notice once more HERALDRY the decorative value of the fine… … pleasing little composition, rich and compact in design. The cantleor piece cut out of the shield at each side may be noticed here withadvantage. This shape originated with a notch cut out of the dexterside of the shield for the lance to pass through, thus enabling theknight to protect the whole…
Decoration and ornament · Heraldry · Decoration and ornament -- Plant forms
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