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Butt hinges

Scope note

Hinges mortised into the edge of a door and the edge of the jamb against which the edge of the door will butt when closed. DITTRI

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300033370

Broader Terms used

<hinges by form>

Equivalent Terms used

butt hinge

Created

13yrs ago

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