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Fairs

Scope note

Use for exhibitions in which different exhibitors participate to publicize and promote their products, services, or activities, sometimes though not necessarily involving buying and selling, and often combined with entertainment. For meetings of buyers and sellers at stated times and places for the purpose of trade, use "markets (events)."

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300054776

Broader Terms used

exhibitions

Narrower Terms used

world's fairs
colonial exhibitions

Created

13yrs ago

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