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Castors (finish hardware)

Scope note

Use for wheels set in a swivel and added to the feet on furniture to allow easy movement. Distinguished from "foot sockets" which serve to protect the feet on furniture as well as to allow easy movement.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300065895

Broader Terms used

finish hardware

Equivalent Terms used

castor (finish hardware)

Created

13yrs ago

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