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Backs (portions)

Scope note

Use for surfaces or portions of objects that are opposite to those regarded as fronts or to the most important or useful surfaces. For the adjective describing the location of something at or near the back of something, use "rear." For the parts of seating furniture that supports sitters' backs, use "backs (furniture components)."

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000190692

Broader Terms used

<object portions or aspects>

Narrower Terms used

versos
reverses

Equivalent Terms used

back (portion)

Created

13yrs ago

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