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Definition of Modillions
1. modillion [n] - See also: modillion
Lexicographical Neighbors of Modillions
Literary usage of Modillions
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. De Luxe Illustrated Catalogue of the Extensive and Very Valuable Artistic ...by Luigi Orselli, Horace Townsend, American Art Association by Luigi Orselli, Horace Townsend, American Art Association (1921)
"Lower part stepped and bracketed by voluted modillions. Acanthus-leaf pendant
with iron ring. Completely gilt. Height, 37 inches. 763-—VENETIAN GILT WOOD ..."
2. The American Cyclopaedia: A Popular Dictionary of General Knowledge by Charles Anderson Dana (1873)
"The modillions are horizontal consoles, in width equal to their height, bearing
large ... Resting upon the modillions is the corona, surmounted by a small ..."
3. The New American Cyclopaedia: A Popular Dictionary of General Knowledge by George Ripley, Charles Anderson Dana (1859)
"The bed mouldings of the cornice, when decorated with modillions, occupy about
f of the total height; when no modillions exist, only one-half is taken up by ..."
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