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 141
Fig. 296. Escallop. … Fig. 297. Kscaufaille, or portable brazier. Escaufaille, Fr. A small jiortablc brazier onwheels, which was taken from room to room asrequired. Eschelles, Fr. A stomacher laced or rib-boned in the form of a ladder. {Ladies^ Did.,1694.) _ Escoinson, Med. Fr. The interior edge ofthe window-side or…
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