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The true principles of pointed or Christian architecture : set forth in two lectures delivered at St. Marie's, Oscott (1895)

Pugin, Augustus Welby Northmore, 1812-1852 · Edinburgh : J. Grant · leaf 31

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d contrary to the principles of pointed architecture, which do not admit of any unnecessary members. A hood mould projects immediately above the springing of the arch to receive the water running down the wall over the window, and convey it off on either side. This projection answers a purpose, and… … The mouldings round an Modem Jamb Mould French Jamb Mould of the late arch are generally more sub- weak and wiry. styles, extravagantly hollowed.

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