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What is a cross and Bible door?

Michael Wilson

What is a cross and Bible door?

In Colonial New England, the paneled front door of a house in which the stiles and rails of the door form a pattern suggestive of a cross, the two lower stiles and rails form a pattern vaguely suggestive of an open book, representing the Bible. Also called a cross-and-bible door.

What era are 5 panel doors from?

1920s

What does a 5 panel door mean?

Here in the Midwest, 5 panel doors (two vertical top panels, one horizontal middle panel, and two vertical bottom panels) were very common in houses built in the late 1800’s. That would make them Victorian, or the Eastlake version of Victorian, which is common here in Chicago.

What wood are old doors?

Solid wood doors are commonly made with a frame-and-panel construction that uses natural wood—whether a softwood like pine or a hardwood like oak or maple. Rarely, if ever, are wood doors made from a solid wood slab. Exterior doors made from wood typically use solid wood construction for strength and security.

What are old doors made of?

Older doors are made from real wood, the various components fit together like pieces in an architectural puzzle. The interlocking of parts not only imparts strength, but also allows for movement: seasonal shrinking and swelling with changes in temperature and humidity.

Why do old houses have windows above doors?

Transom windows are those panels of glass you see above doors in old homes, especially those built in the Mission or Arts and Crafts styles. They admitted natural light to front hallways and interior rooms before the advent of electricity, and circulated air even when doors were closed for privacy.

What to do with old interior doors?

10 Creative Project Ideas for Repurposing Old Doors

  1. MAKE AN OLD DOOR INTO A COFFEE TABLE.
  2. TURN AN OLD DOOR INTO A SHELF.
  3. HALL TREES MADE FROM OLD DOORS.
  4. MAKE A BENCH FROM AN OLD DOOR.
  5. USE AN OLD DOOR FOR TOWEL HOOKS.
  6. TURN AN OLD DOOR INTO A FLOOR MIRROR.
  7. MAKE A CHAIR FROM AN OLD DOOR.
  8. TRANSFORM AN OLD DOOR INTO A BAR.

Which wood is used for doors?

Among the many types of wood, the following can be used for doors and windows: Hard woods such as oak, ash, poplar or walnut which are darker and have a grainier finish. Soft woods such as pine, fir or cypress, more economical with a less veined finish .