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 77
onfestive occasions. Chamberyngs, O. E. Bedroom furniture.Chameleon (x/> on the ground, and \iu>v,a lion). In Christian symbolism, the emblemof inconstancy ; in Chemistry, manganate ofpotass is called chameleon from the changesof colour which its solution undergoes. Thechameleon with a… … 151.fron. Fig. 150. Chameleon and Dolphin. Chamfron, O. E. fMed. Lat.cliaiiifrotnm; Fr. chainp-frein^.A frontal of leather or steelto a horses bridle. (Fig. 151.)Chamlet, O. E. (See Cam-let.) Chammer, O. E. (Fr. cha-marrc). A gown worn by per-sons of rank, temp. Henry VIII.Champ, Arch. A flat…
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