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Cords (binding components)

Scope note

The twisted strands of fibrous material to which the sections of a book are sewn. Distinguished from "thongs (binding components)" which are the narrow strips of rawhide or processed animal skin used for the same purpose before the latter part of the 16th century, and from "tapes (binding components)" which are flat strips of closely woven cloth that perform the same function. Also distinguished from "bands (binding components)" which are the raised ridges across the spine of a bound book that indicate the location of the cords beneath the covering material.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000253051

Broader Terms used

<binding components>

Narrower Terms used

recessed cords

Term used for

cords, raised
raised cords

Equivalent Terms used

cord (binding component)

Created

13yrs ago

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