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Fleurons (motifs)

Scope note

Small decorative flowerlike elements; a term used loosely in reference to architecture and furniture and more specifically in reference to printers' type ornaments.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

30009961

Broader Terms used

<plant-derived motifs>

Equivalent Terms used

fleuron

Created

13yrs ago

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