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Benjamin, Asher, 1773-1845. / The American builder's companion; or, A new system of architecture: particularly adapted to the present style of building in the United States of America
(1806)

Plate 14 [Fancy cornices],   pp. 28-Plate 14 ff.


Page 28


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