An Illustrated Dictionary of Words used in Art and Archaeology / Explaining terms frequently used in works on architecture, arms, bronzes, Christian art, colour, costume, decoration, devices, emblems, heraldry, lace, personal ornaments, pottery, painting, sculpture, &c., with their derivations.

by John W. Mollett

Tulip-tree. The wood of this tree is smooth and fine-grained, very easily wrought, and not liable to split. It is largely used in carving and ornamental work, and for panels in coach building.

Tulle. A plain silk lace, blonde or net.

Tumblers. The drinking-glasses so called take their name from their original shape, rounded at the bottom, so that they tumbled over unless they were very carefully set down. Similar goblets are still made of wood in Germany; often with the inscription—

“Trink’ mich aus, und leg’ mich nieder:

Steh’ ich auf, so füll’ mich wieder.”

Fig. 668. Plan of a Tumulus.

Tumulus (tumeo, to swell). Sepulchral mounds of ancient and prehistoric construction. The illustrations, figs. 668 and 669, show the plan and section of a Gallic tumulus opened at Fontenay le Marmion.

Fig. 669. Section of a Tumulus.