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The rudiments of architecture and building, for the use of architects, builders, draughtsmen, machinists, engineers, and mechanics (1872)

Bullock, John · Philadelphia, H.C. Baird & Co. · leaf 305

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h crowns a pinnacle on canopy. Font.—A vase used for baptism. 2S6 GLOSSARY. Facade.—The elevation or view of the principal front of anybuilding-. Fascia, or Facia.—A broad flat member, in an architrave,cornice, or pedestal. Fillet.—A small square member, dividing mouldings. Flutings.—Perpendicular… … 555^5 Guttae Gable.—The triangular ma-sonry or woodwork at the endof a roof. Some of the old ga-ble ends are curiously carved. Gable. Glyphs.—Vertical channels in the Doric frieze. Guttle.—Ornaments resembling drops, under the lmutules of the Doric entablature. Gablet.—A small gable in screens,…

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