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Wick trimmers

Scope note

Implements used to cut and shape the ends of wicks, particularly the ribbon wicks of kerosene lamps.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000181593

Broader Terms used

<lighting device components>

Equivalent Terms used

wick trimmer

Created

13yrs ago

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