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Look up: Strapwork

  1. Strapwork
    In architecture strapwork is a kind of ornament consisting of a narrow fillet or band folded, crossed, and interlaced.
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  2. Strapwork
    decoration, usually on stonework, resembling interlaced leather straps.
    Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20935

  3. Strapwork
    A form of decoration which originated in the Netherlands c1540, and characteristic of the Elizabethan and Jacobean periods. It consists of interlaced bands or straps, and may be executed in stone, wood, or plaster
    Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20941

  4. strapwork
    Decorative motif incorporating interlacing bands or ribbon-like straps. It was popularised by illustrators and engravers in 16thC Flanders, and was a feature of Elizabethan style. Strapwork designs are seen in wrought-iron work, carved in low-relief on furniture, stamped, cast or engraved on silver, and painted on ceramics. The German version, laub …
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  5. Strapwork
    Strap'work` noun (Architecture) A kind of ornament consisting of a narrow fillet or band folded, crossed, and interlaced.
    Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/S/207

  6. Strapwork
    • (n.) A kind of ornament consisting of a narrow fillet or band folded, crossed, and interlaced.
    Found on http://thinkexist.com/dictionary/meaning

  7. strapwork
    decorative motif, in flat relief, consisting variously of interlaced scrollwork, braiding, shield forms, or cross-hatching, often pierced with ... [1 related articles]
    Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/s/169

  8. Strapwork
    Form of decoration resembling strips of cut and curling leather. Also used to describe the pierced spine of silver decoration applied to the wooden or leather-covered handles of coffee and chocolate pots c.1690 to 1710.
    Found on http://freespace.virgin.net/a.data/gloss

  9. strapwork
    Decorative motif incorporating interlacing bands or ribbon-like straps. It was popularised by illustrators and engravers in 16thC Flanders, and was a feature of Elizabethan style. Strapwork designs are seen in wrought-iron work, carved in low-relief on furniture, stamped, cast or engraved on silver,...
    Found on http://www.antique-marks.com/antique-ter

  10. Strapwork
    in the Palace of Fontainebleau, 1530s In the history of art and design, the term `strapwork` refers to a stylised representation in ornament of strips or bands of curling leather, parchment or metal cut into elaborate shapes, with piercings and often interwoven. Strapwork is a frequent element of gr...
    Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strapwork



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13 February 2012

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The fifth queen of Henry VIII was Catherine Howard. Her father was very poor, and Catherine lived mainly with Agnes, widow of the 2nd duke of Norfolk. Henry was evidently charmed by her and he was privately married to Catherine at Oatlands in July 1540. In November 1541 Archbishop Thomas Cranmer informed Henry that his queen's past life had not been stainless. After some denials the queen herself admitted that this was true; but denied that she had misconducted herself since her marriage. Some fresh information, however, very soon came to light showing that she had been unchaste since her marriage; a bill of attainder was passed through parliament, and on the 13th of February 1542 the queen was beheaded. read more

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