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Alterations

Scope note

Use for modifications to an object or structure. Refers especially to the physical evidence of the change. In architecture, use "additions" if the change increases the structure's volume; "alterations" if it does not.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300055457

Broader Terms used

<components by general context>

Equivalent Terms used

alteration (object component)

Created

13yrs ago

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