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Buttoning

Scope note

Fastening an upholstery covering and padding in place by the use of buttons, usually in a pattern such as a diamond or square for a decorative effect.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000231196

Broader Terms used

<upholstering techniques>

Narrower Terms used

deep buttoning

Equivalent Terms used

buttoned

Created

13yrs ago

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