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 338
rained, very easily wrought, and notliable to split. It is largely used in carving andornamental work, and for panels in coachbuilding. Tulle. A plain silk lace, blonde or net. Tumblers. The drinking-glasses so calledtake their name from their original shape,rounded at the bottom, so that they… … Fig. 663. Plan of a Tumulus. Tumulus (tiimco, to swell). Sepulchralmounds of ancient and prehistoric construction.The illustrations, figs. 668 and 669, show theplan and section of a Gallic tumulus opened atFontenay le Marmion. ;28 WORDS USED IN Tumulus Honorarius. (See CENOTArniUM.)Tunbridge Ware.…
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