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Soffits

Scope note

The underside of a part or member of a building (as of an overhang, ceiling, staircase, cornice, or entablature). W

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

30003614

Broader Terms used

<surface elements>

Equivalent Terms used

soffit

Created

13yrs ago

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