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 355
Fie. 686. T. 685. Victoria Cross. … Fig. 687. Victory. Device of IMartin, King of Aragon. Vicuna. A kind of alpaca wool. Vicus, R. (Gr. ku/xti). A quarter in a city. Vidrecome, Fr. A large drinking-glass. Vielle, Fr. The hurdy-gurdy, an ancientstringed instrument played with finger-keys, andproducing sound by the friction of a…
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