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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 310

An illustration from The rudiments of architecture and building, for the use of architects, builders, draughtsmen, machinists, engineers, and mechanics, 1872, leaf 310 — GLOSSARY. 289 Oratory.—A private chapel for prayer.Oriel.—A window projecting from awall. Parapet.—A wall about breast high, atthe top of a house, or on a bridge, intendedas a defence. It is sometimes ornamented,sometimes plain. Patera.—An ornament in a frieze, re-sembling a goblet. Oriel.…

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