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Grilles (barrier elements)

Scope note

Grating or openwork barriers, often of metal, used to cover, conceal, decorate, or protect an opening; common also on furniture.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

30002015

Broader Terms used

<barrier elements>

Narrower Terms used

window guards

Term used for

gratings
grillwork

Equivalent Terms used

grille

Created

13yrs ago

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