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Alcoves

Scope note

Use to designate small recessed spaces off of larger rooms.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

30004054

Broader Terms used

<rooms and spaces by form>

Narrower Terms used

inglenooks
alae

Term used for

nooks
recesses

Equivalent Terms used

alcove

Created

13yrs ago

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