Originally a term for hangings behind or on the backs of either seats or altars. Today a term referring to curtains behind or on the backs of altars. For wall hangings above and behind an altar and containing religious images, use "altarpieces."
AAT
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curtains, dossal
dorcers
dorsals
dorsers
dossal curtains
dossels
dossers
12yrs ago
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