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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)

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rytes.)Sulphate of Zinc, or white vitrol, is used asa dryer. Sulphurs. Impressions taken by the gold-smiths of the 16th century from the engravingsexecuted on plates, paxes, &c. ; and which theyobtained by spreading a layer of melted sulphuron the face of the plate, producing a cast inrelief of… … 639. Device of Louis XIV. Sun, Her. When represented shining andsurroinided by rays, he has a representation ofa human face on his disc, and is blazoned In splendour, or In i;:lory ; wlien eclijised tlie representation is the same, but tincturetlsable. Sundials. The sundial of Ahaz is mentionedby…

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