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Upholstery

Scope note

Use for the fixed soft coverings for furniture, especially seating and reclining furniture. Originally referred to all the textile components of a room supplied by upholsterers, including wall hangings, bed hangings, window curtains, and table coverings.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000204905

Broader Terms used

<furniture components>

Narrower Terms used

over-the-rail upholstery

Created

13yrs ago

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