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2. Sconce (light fixture) - Wikipedia

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   A sconce or wall light is a decorative light fixture that is mounted to a wall. [1] The sconce is a very old form of fixture, historically used with candles and oil lamps. They can provide general room lighting, and are common in hallways and corridors, but they may be mostly decorative. [1] A sconce may be a traditional torch, cresset, candle ...

3. Molding (decorative) - Wikipedia

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   Bed-mould or bed moulding: Narrow moulding used at the junction of a wall and ceiling, found under the cornice, of which it is a part. [2] Similar to crown moulding, a bed mould is used to cover the joint between the ceiling and wall. Bed moulds can be either sprung or plain, or flush to the wall as an extension of a cornice mould. [3]

4. French architecture - Wikipedia

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   After World War I, Americans romanticized the traditional French farmhouse, creating a style known as French Normandy. Sided with stone, stucco, or brick, these homes may suggest the Tudor style with decorative half timbering (vertical, horizontal, and diagonal strips of wood set in masonry). The French Normandy style is distinguished by a ...

5. Gracie Mansion - Wikipedia

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   The Europeans established their first settlements in modern-day New York City in the 17th century. From that point until the end of the 19th century, only six men owned the site. [ 6 ] The first European owner of Gracie Mansion's site was Sybout Claessan, who received either 30 acres (12 ha) [ 7 ] or 106 acres (43 ha) from the Dutch West India ...

6. Campfire - Wikipedia

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   A campfire made using twigs and pine cones. A campfire is a fire at a campsite that provides light and warmth, and heat for cooking. It can also serve as a beacon, and an insect and predator deterrent.

7. Jeffrey Sconce - Wikipedia

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   Jeffrey Sconce is a professor and cultural historian of media and film. [1] He is a professor in the Screen Cultures program at Northwestern University. [ 2 ] [ 3 ] [ 4 ]