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... centuries of French religious architec- ture : the choir is of the 13th century ; the nave marks a transition between Flamboyant Gothic and Renaissance styles ; the facade was built from 1426 to 1547. Another contrast is in the streets ...
... centuries of French religious architec- ture : the choir is of the 13th century ; the nave marks a transition between Flamboyant Gothic and Renaissance styles ; the facade was built from 1426 to 1547. Another contrast is in the streets ...
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... century ; in The Corning Museum of Glass , Corning , N.Y. By courtesy of the Corning Museum of Glass , Corning , NY In the 15th century efforts had been concen- trated in the perfection of cristallo - i.e . , clear glass that ...
... century ; in The Corning Museum of Glass , Corning , N.Y. By courtesy of the Corning Museum of Glass , Corning , NY In the 15th century efforts had been concen- trated in the perfection of cristallo - i.e . , clear glass that ...
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... century until the beginning of the 14th century , it was worn extensively through- out medieval Europe . Usually made of fine white linen or silk , the wimple framed the face and covered the neck and part of the bosom . Wincantonware ...
... century until the beginning of the 14th century , it was worn extensively through- out medieval Europe . Usually made of fine white linen or silk , the wimple framed the face and covered the neck and part of the bosom . Wincantonware ...
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