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E is for Escutcheon: A-to-Z Challenge

Posted on April 5, 2014 by dkatiepowellart

escutcheon |iˈskəCHən| noun a shield or emblem bearing a coat of arms. (also escutcheon plate) a flat piece of metal for protection and often ornamentation, around a keyhole, door handle, or light switch. Keyhole escutcheons were generally on both sides … Continue reading →

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