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 | | The first dawnings of the art of modern joinery appear in the thrones, stalls, pulpits and screens of early Gothic cathedrals and churches, but even in these it is indebted to the carver for everything that is worthy of regard. |
 | | Mouldings are used in joinery to relieve plain surfaces by the contrasts of light and shade formed by their members, and to ornament or accentuate those particular portions which the designer may wish to bring into prominence. |
 | | The mouldings of joinery, as well as of all other moulded work,i~ed in rnnnpvinn ~th hi,ildin,, are,,cnall w,unrind in with full-sized detail drawings prepared by the architect, arld are designed by him to conform with the style and class of building. |
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