An illustrated dictionary of words used in art and archaeology. Explaining terms frequently used in works on architecture, arms, bronzes, Christian art, colour, costume, decoration, devices, emblems, heraldry, lace, personal ornaments, pottery, painting, sculpture, &c., with their derivations (1883)
Mollett, John W. (John William) · London, S. Low, Marston, Searle and Rivington · leaf 108
Fig. 214. St. GeorgesCross yijnbriated. The three days beforeHaving the garters crossed … 215, Victoria Cross. C r 0 s s-springer, Arch. In vaulting,the diagonal rib of a GROIN. Cross - vaulting, Arch. That which isformed by the inter-section of two or moresimple vaults. Whenthe vaults spring atthe same level, andrise to the sameheight, the cross vaultis termed a groin.The illustration…
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