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 219
ce on the pillow ;its distinguishing feature is the flat thread whicliforms the flowers, and gives to the lace thecharacter cf embroidery. In 1699—whenCharles XLs prohibition to the introduction ofFlanders lace was removed—Mechlin lacebecame the fashion in England, and continuedso during the… … Fig. 433. Mechlin Lace, iSth century of old Mechlin lace formerly in great favour ashcnd-(b\>Ms and other trimmings. Medallion, (i) A medal of a larger sizethan the ordinary coinage. (2) In Architecture,a circular or oval tablet on the face of a build-ing. Mediaeval. (.See MrnoLE Aces.)Medimnus,…
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