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 20
Fig. 13. Albe. Alcove. A niche or recess in a room. Aldobrandini, Marriage, R. A celebratedfresco from the gardens of Mecsnas, discoveredat Rome near the church of Santa Maria Mag-giore, whence it was conveyed to the villaAldobrandini, and afterwards sold to the Bor-ghese family. This painting… … Fig. 14. Point dAIeiifoii. Alencon, Point d. Lace formerly known asPoint de France. It is the only French lace notmade on the pillow, but worked entirely by handwith a fine needle, on a parchment pattern; it iscalled Vilain in the French provinces, and inEngland is known as needle-point. (Fig. 14.)…
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