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Hurricane glasses

Scope note

Clear glass devices fitted over a candle and resting on the socket to protect the flame from drafts, usually flaring outward at the top.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000179687

Broader Terms used

<lighting device components>

Equivalent Terms used

hurricane glass

Created

12yrs ago

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