The Greek Sepulchral stele-crest is a form of an akroter. This design is an ornamental finish to the apex of a gable.

Greek Sepulchral Stele-Crest

The Greek Sepulchral stele-crest is a form of an akroter. This design is an ornamental finish to the…

This Graeco-Italic akroter is made out of terracotta. This design is an ornamental finish to the apex of a gable.

Graeco-Italic Akroter

This Graeco-Italic akroter is made out of terracotta. This design is an ornamental finish to the apex…

This shows the front view of the corner akroter. This design is an ornamental finish to the apex of a gable.

Corner Akroter

This shows the front view of the corner akroter. This design is an ornamental finish to the apex of…

This shows the side view of the corner akroter. This design is an ornamental finish to the apex of a gable.

Corner Akroter

This shows the side view of the corner akroter. This design is an ornamental finish to the apex of a…

This modern French akroter was designed by Architect Renaud. It serves as an ornamental finish to the apex of a gable.

Modern French Akroter

This modern French akroter was designed by Architect Renaud. It serves as an ornamental finish to the…

This modern French akroter was designed by Architect Renaud. This design is located in the Orleans railway station. It serves as an ornamental finish to the apex of a gable.

Modern French Akroter

This modern French akroter was designed by Architect Renaud. This design is located in the Orleans railway…

This akroter is found on a fountain in the Certosa near Florence. Designed during the Italian Renaissance, it serves as an ornamental finish to the apex of a gable.

Akroter

This akroter is found on a fountain in the Certosa near Florence. Designed during the Italian Renaissance,…

This corner akroter is found on a fountain in the Certosa near Florence. Designed during the Italian Renaissance, it serves as an ornamental finish to the apex of a gable.

Corner Akroter

This corner akroter is found on a fountain in the Certosa near Florence. Designed during the Italian…

This finial modern vase is found in the ministry of war in Paris, France. It is typically used on tombs, doorposts and on attics of ornamental architecture.

Finial Modern French Vase

This finial modern vase is found in the ministry of war in Paris, France. It is typically used on tombs,…

A lean-to plant house which is associated with the growth of ornamental plant and flowers.

Plant House

A lean-to plant house which is associated with the growth of ornamental plant and flowers.

An ornamental footer or tailpiece decorated with a moon, stars, and bats.

Nighttime Tailpiece

An ornamental footer or tailpiece decorated with a moon, stars, and bats.

This German Renaissance pattern is a net design filled with recurring ornamental accessories.

German Renaissance Pattern

This German Renaissance pattern is a net design filled with recurring ornamental accessories.

The German pattern is a 17th century design. It is a net design filled with recurring ornamental accessories.

German Pattern

The German pattern is a 17th century design. It is a net design filled with recurring ornamental accessories.

This German Renaissance pattern is a net design filled with recurring ornamental accessories.

German Renaissance Pattern

This German Renaissance pattern is a net design filled with recurring ornamental accessories.

An illustration of a leaf divider.

Leaf Divider

An illustration of a leaf divider.

An ornamental tile used as a doodad for decorating a page.

Decorative Tile

An ornamental tile used as a doodad for decorating a page.

"An ornamental figure, as a statue or bust, on the projecting part of the head of a ship, over the cutwater and immediately under the bowsprit." -Whitney, 1911

Figurehead of Ship

"An ornamental figure, as a statue or bust, on the projecting part of the head of a ship, over the cutwater…

"Finial, A. D. 1230, Cathedral of Amiens, France. In architecture, the ornamental termination or apex of a pinnacle, canopy, gable, or the like, consisting usually of a knob or composition of foliage." -Whitney, 1911

Finial from the Cathedral of Amiens

"Finial, A. D. 1230, Cathedral of Amiens, France. In architecture, the ornamental termination or apex…

"Finial, 15th Century. In architecture, the ornamental termination or apex of a pinnacle, canopy, gable, or the like, consisting usually of a knob or composition of foliage." -Whitney, 1911

Finial of the 15th Century

"Finial, 15th Century. In architecture, the ornamental termination or apex of a pinnacle, canopy, gable,…

"Assyrian Fringes, from ancient bas-reliefs. Fringe: an ornamental bordering formed of short lengths of thread." -Whitney, 1911

Assyrian Fringe

"Assyrian Fringes, from ancient bas-reliefs. Fringe: an ornamental bordering formed of short lengths…

"Assyrian Fringes, from ancient bas-reliefs. Fringe: an ornamental bordering formed of short lengths of thread." -Whitney, 1911

Assyrian Fringe

"Assyrian Fringes, from ancient bas-reliefs. Fringe: an ornamental bordering formed of short lengths…

Decorative floral tailpiece with a cherub and birds, used as an ornamental footer.

Footer with Cherub

Decorative floral tailpiece with a cherub and birds, used as an ornamental footer.

Capital G decorated with scrollwork used to begin text in a book or as a letterhead.

G, Ornamental Letter

Capital G decorated with scrollwork used to begin text in a book or as a letterhead.

"In armor, a raised and ornamental ridge terminating the pauldron on the side toward the neck, and intended to prevent blows from glancing from the pauldron." -Whitney, 1911

Garde-Collet

"In armor, a raised and ornamental ridge terminating the pauldron on the side toward the neck, and intended…

An Egyptian figure wearing a headdress with a snake, is seated on a stool with an ornamental design and looking to the left. The figure is looking at hieroglyphics.

Seated Egyptian Figure with Hieroglyphics Pictured to the Right

An Egyptian figure wearing a headdress with a snake, is seated on a stool with an ornamental design…

Capital letter "A" with floral embellishment.

Floral Capital A

Capital letter "A" with floral embellishment.

Capital letter "I" with floral embellishment.

Floral Capital I

Capital letter "I" with floral embellishment.

Capital letter "O" with floral embellishment.

Floral Capital O

Capital letter "O" with floral embellishment.

Capital letter "S" with floral embellishment.

Floral Capital S

Capital letter "S" with floral embellishment.

Capital letter "J" with floral embellishment.

Floral Capital J

Capital letter "J" with floral embellishment.

Capital letter "M" with floral embellishment.

Floral Capital M

Capital letter "M" with floral embellishment.

Capital letter "W" with floral embellishment.

Floral Capital W

Capital letter "W" with floral embellishment.

Capital letter "D" with floral embellishment.

Floral Capital D

Capital letter "D" with floral embellishment.

Capital letter "F" with floral embellishment.

Floral Capital F

Capital letter "F" with floral embellishment.

The architectural and ornamental style of the ancient German homes appealed to the storks, who arrived every spring and built their nests on the highest points and chimneys. The building of a nest upon a house by a pair of storks is considered as a presage of good fortune to the inhabitants, and they often suffered great inconvenience rather than drive away the birds. It is known that one man gave up the use of one of his rooms during the winter rather than destroy a nest two storks had built over the aperture of his chimney.

Stork's Nest in Strasburg

The architectural and ornamental style of the ancient German homes appealed to the storks, who arrived…

An ornamental cursive T, decorated with shields and weapons of heraldry.

Heraldic T

An ornamental cursive T, decorated with shields and weapons of heraldry.

The Bowman's Root (Gillenia trifoliata) is an ornamental plant in the rose family, Rosaceae.

Bowman's Root

The Bowman's Root (Gillenia trifoliata) is an ornamental plant in the rose family, Rosaceae.

"Flower of Gordonia pubescens. GORDONIA. A ternstroemiaceous genus, of two species, very ornamental evergreen shrubs or small trees of the southern United States, with large white flowers." -Whitney, 1911

Gordonia

"Flower of Gordonia pubescens. GORDONIA. A ternstroemiaceous genus, of two species, very ornamental…

The light park phaeton is an early 19th century carriage that is drawn by one or two horses. It is constructed to be light and simple, free from carvings and ornamental iron-work.

Light Park Phaeton

The light park phaeton is an early 19th century carriage that is drawn by one or two horses. It is constructed…

This ornamental stand is designed with small figures in the center that are holding the frame of the stand, and the base is designed with horned serpents. The stand is used as a decorative piece of artwork to be displayed.

Ornamental Stand

This ornamental stand is designed with small figures in the center that are holding the frame of the…

This cabinet is carved in oak by using a method of burning wood into a desired pattern. The ornamental design is of human figures, animals, and leaf scrolls.

Cabinet

This cabinet is carved in oak by using a method of burning wood into a desired pattern. The ornamental…

This ornamental goblet is cast in bronze in a German style. It is covered with a design of dancing figures all around the goblet.

Ornamental Goblet

This ornamental goblet is cast in bronze in a German style. It is covered with a design of dancing figures…

A cursive I, decorated with flowers, lines, and shading.

Decorative Cursive I

A cursive I, decorated with flowers, lines, and shading.

A capital T, decorated with lines and shading.

Decorative Capital T

A capital T, decorated with lines and shading.

A capital A, decorated with lines and shading.

Decorative Capital A

A capital A, decorated with lines and shading.

A capital L, decorated with lines and shading.

Decorative Capital L

A capital L, decorated with lines and shading.

A capital Y, decorated with lines and shading.

Decorative Capital Y

A capital Y, decorated with lines and shading.

"Ornamental plants, cultivated chiefly for their handsome flowers. The Abelias are small or medium-sized bushy shrubs with deciduous or persistent foliage and rather small in numerous flowers varying from white to pink or purple; after the flowers have fallen, the persistent usually purplish sepals are attractive. A. grandiflora, Rehd. Fig. 58. Lvs. ovate, rounded or attenuate at the base, acute, 3/4-1&1/2 in. long, serrate, shining above, nearly glabrous, half-evergreen: fls. in terminal, loose panicles, white flushed pink, campanulate, 3/4in. long; stamens not exserted. Of garden origin. Gt. 41:1366. Gn. 76, p.528. J.H. III. 8:77- One of hte hardiest and most free-flowering abelias; it flowers continuously from June to November." L.H. Bailey, 1917

Glossy Abelia

"Ornamental plants, cultivated chiefly for their handsome flowers. The Abelias are small or medium-sized…

A floral doodad used as a decorative divider or banner.

Floral Doodad

A floral doodad used as a decorative divider or banner.

A floral edge border decorated with tulips used at the top or bottom of a page.

Floral Edge Border

A floral edge border decorated with tulips used at the top or bottom of a page.

An ornamental leaf used to decorate a page.

Leaf Doodad

An ornamental leaf used to decorate a page.

A floral border decorated with vines, leaves, and flowers.

Floral Border

A floral border decorated with vines, leaves, and flowers.

An ornamental capital A decorated with flowers and lines.

Floral Decorative A

An ornamental capital A decorated with flowers and lines.

An ornamental capital B decorated with flowers and lines.

Floral Decorative B

An ornamental capital B decorated with flowers and lines.

An ornamental capital C decorated with flowers and lines.

Floral Decorative C

An ornamental capital C decorated with flowers and lines.

An ornamental capital D decorated with flowers and lines.

Floral Decorative D

An ornamental capital D decorated with flowers and lines.

An ornamental capital E decorated with flowers and lines.

Floral Decorative E

An ornamental capital E decorated with flowers and lines.

An ornamental capital F decorated with flowers and lines.

Floral Decorative F

An ornamental capital F decorated with flowers and lines.

An ornamental capital G decorated with flowers and lines.

Floral Decorative G

An ornamental capital G decorated with flowers and lines.

An ornamental capital H decorated with flowers and lines.

Floral Decorative H

An ornamental capital H decorated with flowers and lines.