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Stays (architectural elements)

Scope note

Use for elements, long in relation to their width and usually set on a diagonal, that serve to stiffen or stabilize a member or a structure.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000218213

Equivalent Terms used

stay (architectural element)

Created

13yrs ago

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