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An oval vignette is probably the most common example. Originally a vignette was a design of vine-leaves and tendrils (vignette = small vine in French). [1] The term was also used for a small embellishment without border, in what otherwise would have been a blank space, such as that found on a title-page, a headpiece or tailpiece.
Derricks are especially useful for high-rise rigging, jobs that cover a long period of time, or jobs when the impact to street or pedestrian traffic is a concern. [3] Forms of derricks are commonly found aboard ships and at docking facilities. Large derricks mounted on dedicated vessels are known as floating derricks [4] and shearlegs.
English: Photograph of the first oil district in Los Angeles, Toluca Street, ca.1895-1901. The oil field is closely packed with about 20 derricks which reflect in the standing water or oil on the ground in the foreground. Each derrick has a small building at its base. Oil pipes traverse the general area.
Lumber production thrived as demand climbed for construction of railroads, refineries, and oil derricks, and, in 1907, Texas was the third largest lumber producer in the United States. [ 64 ] [ 65 ] Growing cities required many new homes and buildings, thus benefiting the construction industry.
Derrick Boat No. 8, also known as DB 8, is a historic floating derrick located at Oswego, Oswego County, New York. It was built in 1927, and it is one of the few surviving steam-powered floating derricks to have worked on the New York State Barge Canal. It has a 75 foot by 28 foot hull composed of both riveted and welded heavy steel plate.
Everything is all right [8] all wet Erroneous idea or individual e.g. "He's all Wet" [6] alley worker A woman thief who robs men in alleys [8] and how! I Strongly agree! [5] ankle To walk, e.g. "Let's ankle!" [5] anyhoo used when you want to change the topic of conversation [9] ankle excursion Walk i.e. walk home [5] apple-knocker 1.
Vignette may refer to: Vignette (entertainment), a sketch in a sketch comedy; Vignette (graphic design), decorative designs in books (originally in the form of leaves and vines) to separate sections or chapters; Vignette (literature), short, impressionistic scenes that focus on one moment or give a particular insight into a character, idea, or ...
An example of a vignette photograph, with blurred and darkened edges. Later in the 19th century, vignettes in newspapers declined in use and popularity. [6] This was due to journalism becoming more realistic and fact based. [6] The decline of vignettes also reflected a broader shift in society towards scientific theories and realism. [8]