What are some examples of ornamentation in Colonial architecture?

- Bargeboard: decorative wooden trim on the gable or overhanging roof eaves
- Dentil molding: a pattern of evenly spaced square or rectangular blocks resembling teeth
- Pilasters: rectangular columns attached to a wall surface
- Pediments: triangular shapes on the front of a building above entranceways, windows, or upper stories
- Quoins: decorative blocks at the corners of the building
- Balustrades: decorative railings on balconies or staircases
- Cupolas: small, domed rooftops with windows that provided light or ventilation
- Cornices: horizontal pieces that connect the roof and walls, often with decorative moldings or brackets
- Scrollwork: ornamental curves or spirals in window shutters or ironwork
- Fanlights: semicircular or oval windows above doorways that were often decorated with intricate patterns.

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