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Strings (stair components)

Scope note

Inclined boards that support the treads and risers of a stair.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

30003340

Broader Terms used

<stair components>

Narrower Terms used

wall strings
face strings

Equivalent Terms used

string (stair component)

Created

13yrs ago

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