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An introduction to the study of Gothic architecture (1881)

Parker, John Henry, 1806-1884 · Oxford and London, Parker and co · leaf 170

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sto these are the splendidDecorated circular win-dows (104), commonlycalled marigold - win-do ws, and Catherine-wheel windows, and rose-win-dows, which are the glory of so many of the foreigncathedrals, and of which we have many fine examplesat home, as in Westminster Abbey, the south transeptof… … 104. Beverley Minster, c. 1220.This shews a rather unusual form of win-dow, with the abundant use of the tooth-ornament. r It is a fine example of plate-tracery as distinguished from bar-tracery,according to Professor Williss definitions. 140 PROGRESS OF TRACERY. Hargrave, Northamptonshire, with…

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