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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 208

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of a quarry,more particularly the public prison of Syracuse,hewn into the solid clifT, but roofless. TheTullianum at Rome was called Lautumiix;also. Lava. The scoria from an active volcano,which is well adapted to ornamental carving. Lavabo. (See Lavatorium. ) Lavacrum, R. {/azv, to wash). A bath… … Fi^. 421. Stamped gilt and painted leather hangingsillustrating a pictorial arrangement of pattern. lavatorium was usually placed near the refec-tory. Lawn. This f.ne linen flibric was introducedin the reign of Queen Elizabeth. Lay Figure. A large wooden jointed doll,used by artists to display…

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