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The history and rudiments of architecture; embracing, I. The orders of architecture; II. Architectural styles of various countries; III. The nature and principles of design in architecture; and, IV. An accurate and complete glossary of architectural terms .. (1853)

Bullock, John, ed · New York, Stringer & Townsend · leaf 279

An illustration from The history and rudiments of architecture; embracing, I. The orders of architecture; II. Architectural styles of various countries; III. The nature and principles of design in architecture; and, IV. An accurate and complete glossary of architectural terms .., 1853, leaf 279
crowns a pinnacle on canopy. Font.—A vase used for baptism. VIII. GL0S3AET. Facade.—The elevation or view of the principal front of anybuilding-. Fascia, or Facia.—A broad flat member, in an architrave,cornice, or pedestal. Fillet.—A small square member, dividing mouldings. Flutings.—Perpendicular… … Gable. Gable.—The triangular ma-sonry or woodwork at the endof a roof. Some of the old ga-ble ends are curiously carved. Glyphs.—Vertical channels in the Doric frieze. GuttjE.—Ornaments resembling drops, under the hmutules of the Doric entablature. Gablet.—A small gable in screens, <fcc.…

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