Clifford, C. R. (Chandler Robbins), 1858-1935 · New York, Clifford & Lawton · leaf 232
at the tips of cornices as well asgables. Dosser.—A term applied like dorsal to hangings of tapestry placed at the east end of a church or against the wall of a hall. The name is derived from the fact that the hang:- ings were placed at the back of the officiating clergy or behind the chairs in a… … ^^^^,^, Encarpa.—A festoon of fruit or flowers. Encaustic.—A methodof painting used by the an-cients, especially in decora-tion. It consists in employingcolors mixed m melted wax, which is kept hot during the wholeprocess of the painting. The term encaustic is also sometimesapplied to a preparation…
Decoration and ornament -- History · Interior decoration
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