American Vernacular Design, 1870-1940: An Illustrated GlossaryVan Nostrand Reinhold, 1985 - 270 pages |
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Page 49
... moldings , such as the crown molding that often runs at the top of the cornice just below the roof . The point where soffits and walls meet may also re- ceive a bed molding . Any flat sur- face such as a fascia may be deco- rated , and ...
... moldings , such as the crown molding that often runs at the top of the cornice just below the roof . The point where soffits and walls meet may also re- ceive a bed molding . Any flat sur- face such as a fascia may be deco- rated , and ...
Page 172
... molding is a series of chevrons that extend in a continuous pattern . Diamondwork is another zigzag pattern that establishes continuous dia- monds , either plain or with contrasting light and dark values . The dovetail pattern combines ...
... molding is a series of chevrons that extend in a continuous pattern . Diamondwork is another zigzag pattern that establishes continuous dia- monds , either plain or with contrasting light and dark values . The dovetail pattern combines ...
Page 236
... moldings and ornament not true to the order . Plain archi- traves and friezes were popular , and the cornice line carried dentils and projected from the entablature . Some moldings and the entire cornice were often carried around the ...
... moldings and ornament not true to the order . Plain archi- traves and friezes were popular , and the cornice line carried dentils and projected from the entablature . Some moldings and the entire cornice were often carried around the ...
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