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As reflective surfaces they rely on the play of light on all parts of the surface .
They catch light and reveal low - level reflections of the immediate environment .
The joinery is most often tight with these materials , but this did not prevent the
use of ...
As reflective surfaces they rely on the play of light on all parts of the surface .
They catch light and reveal low - level reflections of the immediate environment .
The joinery is most often tight with these materials , but this did not prevent the
use of ...
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162 WALLS : RUSTICATION OF RUSTICATION IN MASONRY BUILDING
INVOLVES the use of squared or hewn stone blocks with roughened surfaces or
with roughened or cleanly beveled edges . Such work creates conspicuous joints
...
162 WALLS : RUSTICATION OF RUSTICATION IN MASONRY BUILDING
INVOLVES the use of squared or hewn stone blocks with roughened surfaces or
with roughened or cleanly beveled edges . Such work creates conspicuous joints
...
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WALLS : ORNAMENTATION STICKWORKIS GENERALLY ANY KIND OF
GROUPING of narrow boards arranged in patterns or applied as ornament to
large or small surfaces . The pieces themselves , particularly moldings - are
produced by a ...
WALLS : ORNAMENTATION STICKWORKIS GENERALLY ANY KIND OF
GROUPING of narrow boards arranged in patterns or applied as ornament to
large or small surfaces . The pieces themselves , particularly moldings - are
produced by a ...
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Bibliographic information
| Title | American Vernacular Design, 1870-1940: An Illustrated Glossary And History |
| Authors | Herbert Gottfried, Jan Jennings |
| Edition | illustrated |
| Publisher | Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1985 |
| Original from | Indiana University |
| Digitized | 7 Jul 2009 |
| ISBN | 0442227396, 9780442227395 |
| Length | 270 pages |
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