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Prisms

Scope note

Glass or crystal pendant drops of triangular section used especially to ornament chandeliers or candelabras. For similar drops, smooth or faceted, and made in various forms, use "lusters (lighting device components)."

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000183080

Broader Terms used

<lighting device components>

Equivalent Terms used

prism

Created

13yrs ago

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