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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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dle. Welt. A joint or fold in a texture. Theterm is variously explained as synonymous withguard, a facing to a gown; or purjles, i.e.fringes. Consult Fairholt, s.v.) Welted Brocades and Ciuilts. Articles withfolds in tlie texture ; lined and ribbed. Weued, A. S. The altar. In chvrche to vore the… … Fig. 697. Wedgwood Vase. What-not. A modern piece of furniture, alight sideboard or stand. Wheel. In Christian art, the attribute ofSt. Catherine, in allusion to the manner ofher martyrdom. Wheel, Catherine Wheel. Represented inheraldry with curved spikes projecting from itsrim. Wheel Engraving…

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