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Preferred term

Composition ornament  

Definition

  • A mixture of very finely ground lime, resin or oil, and glue is forced into carved molds; when dry, the pieces are glued in place, providing detailed ornamental decoration at less expense than hand-carved plasterwork

Entry terms

  • Compo, ornament
  • Ornament, composition

Notation

  • 118886

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URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JLC-V4K91JX4-0

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