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Carpentry

Scope note

The art of building with wood, especially in the construction of buildings and other structures, including the installation of floors, windows, and other trim work. For the making of fine furniture and intricate woodwork, use "cabinetmaking." For the activity of working in wood more generally, use "woodworking."

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Term type

AAT
Technique

Getty AAT term number

300054085

Broader Terms used

woodworking

Created

13yrs ago

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