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A 'misericord' is a small wooden shelf on the underside of a folding seat in a church, installed to provide a degree of comfort for a person who has to stand during long periods of prayer. This book contains a detailed collection of examples of wooden misericords, complete with descriptions, historical information, and detailed photographs. A book that is sure to be of value to the woodworker and those interested in ecclesiastical decoration, this text is not to be missed by the discerning collector. The chapters of this book include: Eastern Mythology ¿ St Michael, St George, Phoenix; Classical Mythology ¿ Peacock, Siren, Mermaid, Dolphin, Centaur, Satyr and Wodehouse, Argus and Lo, Masks; The Physiologies ¿ Lion, Tiger, Elephant, Hart, Antelope, Eagle, Fox, Whale, Panther, Serpent, Beaver, Hyena, Otter and Crocodile, Lizard, et cetera. We are proud to republish this antique book here complete with a new introduction on decorative Woodwork.
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A 'misericord' is a small wooden shelf on the underside of a folding seat in a church, installed to provide a degree of comfort for a person who has to stand during long periods of prayer. This book c...
Specificaties
Auteur
Francis Bond
Uitgever
Van Ditmar Boekenimport B.V.
Taal
Engels
Aantal pagina's
254
Formaat
Paperback
Publicatiedatum
22 september 2011
ISBN
9781446088517
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