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Bands (binding components)

Scope note

Raised ridges across the bound spine of a book indicating the location of the cords beneath the covering material. Distinguished from "cords (binding components)," the twisted strands of fibrous material to which the sections of a book are sewn.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000253047

Broader Terms used

<binding components>

Term used for

bands, raised
raised bands

Equivalent Terms used

band (binding component)

Created

13yrs ago

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