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Dumbwaiters (conveying systems)

Scope note

Hoisting or lowering mechanisms equipped with a car or platform used in buildings exclusively for carrying materials.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300051183

Broader Terms used

<vertical conveying systems>

Equivalent Terms used

dumbwaiter (conveying system)

Created

13yrs ago

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