Sun dials and roses of yesterday; garden delights which are here displayed in every truth and are moreover regarded as emblems (1902)
Earle, Alice Morse, 1851-1911 · New York; London : Macmillan & co., ltd. · leaf 261
of the zodiacare shown in bronze onthe pedestal of Mr. Reidsdial. Being an absolutesymbol of the progress oftime, they are a naturaland beautiful emblem forthe decoration of pedestal as well as dial-face, andhave appeared on many. Save in the simplest sym-bol they cannot become a common decoration,… … Captain Baileys Seasons-dial. Symbolic Designs for Sun-dials 189 tion for me since my childhood, when I gazed withbewildered curiosity upon their representation in oldalmanacs. From almanacs more ancient than thoseof my youthful days, many hints may be obtainedfor sun-dial designs. We can scarcely…
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