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Unstretched supports

Scope note

Use especially to denote such artists' supports as canvas when it is not stretched over a frame; can be used more generally to include stiff supports, not intended to be stretched.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000238095

Broader Terms used

supports (artists' materials)

Term used for

supports, unstretched

Created

12yrs ago

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