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Chimney breasts

Scope note

Use for portions of chimneys that project from the general wall plane into the room, often decorated with mantels and overmantels.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300052407

Broader Terms used

<chimney components>

Equivalent Terms used

chimney breast

Created

13yrs ago

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