The true principles of pointed or Christian architecture: set forth in two lectures delivered at St. Marie's, Oscott (1841)
Pugin, Augustus Welby Northmore, 1812-1852 · London, J. Weale · leaf 58
r in this place to explain the origin and proper applica- tion of fringe, which is but little understood. Fringe was originally nothing more than the ragged edge of the stuff, tied into bunches to prevent it unravelling further. This suggested the idea of manufacturing fringe as an ornamental… … Modern Fringe, composed of turned Ancient Fringe, composed of threads. pieces of wood.
Architecture, Gothic
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