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, Sampson Low, Marston, Searle, and Rivington · leaf 132
(). L. An in-feriordamask, wrought of silk, wool, linen thread,and gold, at Tournay or /)</■//(•(-(•; 15th century. Dorsale, Dosser, Dossier, Chr. {dorsum, theback). Pieces of tapestry or hangings put upin the arches or bays surrounding the choir of achurch in order to screen the clergy and… … 265. Column and Capil.ilDftlic Doric Order. I 2 Ii6 WORDS USED IN needlework round the lower half of all theancient dining-halls to a height of about fivefeet above the basement. Dorsualia, R. (dorsum). An embroideredsaddle-cloth, which was laid across the backof a horse on the occasion of a…
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