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What is linenfold?

What is linenfold? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. A form of decorative carving in wood panelling that imitates folded linen.
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The drawing room contains one of the property's fine, carved stone fireplaces and linenfold panelling plus notable ceiling treatment.
The linenfold of France, the Low Countries, and Germany is carved with a sharper definition and greater delicacy than was usual in England and elsewhere.
Finds included hidden pieces of Elizabethan linenfold panelling, a 17th century fork, musket ball and 1775 penny under the kitchen floorboards.
In addition to the company's Acanthus motif, designers can mix and match existing panels with grape, oak, leaf, floral, shell and linenfold designs.
An old door, with its linenfold decoration, is still in place.
Panelling was frequently decorated with a flat form of ornament called linenfold, or parchment.

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