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Face strings

Scope note

Outer strings on stairs, usually of better material or finish than the carriage pieces which they cover; may be part of the actual construction or applied to the face of the supporting member. DAC

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

30003343

Broader Terms used

strings (stair components)

Narrower Terms used

open strings

Equivalent Terms used

face string

Created

13yrs ago

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