Symbolism of animals and birds represented in English church architecture (1913) (14750890005)

Identifier: symbolismanimals00coll (find matches)
Title: Symbolism of animals and birds represented in English church architecture
Year: 1913 (1910s)
Authors: Collins, Arthur H
Subjects: Christian art and symbolism Animals in art Church architecture -- Details Church decoration and ornament
Publisher: London : Sir I. Pitman
Contributing Library: University of California Libraries
Digitizing Sponsor: MSN



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