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 355
saddle. Welt. A joint or fold in a texture. Theterm is variously explained as synonymous withguard, a facing to a gown; or purjles, i.e.fringes. (Consult Fairholt, s.v.) Welted Brocades and ftuilts. Articles withfolds in tl\e texture ; lined and ribbed. Weued, A. S. The altar. In chvrchc to vore… … Fig. 697. Wedgwood Vase. What-not. A modern piece of furniture, aIij,ht sideboard or stand. Wheel. In Christian art, the attribute ofSt. Catherine, in allusion to the manner ofher martyrdom. Wheel, Catherine Wheel. Represented inheraldry with curved spikes projecting from itsrim. Wheel Engraving…
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