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Duck

Scope note

Durable, closely woven textile of plain weave, made formerly of linen but now usually of cotton, made in various weights; very similar to canvas but finer and lighter. Common uses are for tents, belts, and clothing.

This term has 33 records attributed within our system.

Term type

AAT
Animal

Getty AAT term number

3000132884

Broader Terms used

<textile materials by process or technique>

Created

13yrs ago

Connected records

An image of Sherd

Sherd

Maker(s)

Potter: Unknown

An image of Painting

The Fowl Market

Maker(s)

Painter: Snyders, Frans (Copy after)

Life on the Upper Thames

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Palmer, William James
Draughtsman: Robertson, Henry Robert

Life on the Upper Thames

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Palmer, William James
Draughtsman: Robertson, Henry Robert

An image of Print

Ducks swimming

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Bracquemond, Félix

An image of Print

Le retour au logis

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Bracquemond, Félix

The Old Mill

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Skrimshire, Alfred J.

Winter Morning

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Raverat, Gwendolen

Winter Morning

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Raverat, Gwendolen

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