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Surface hinges

Scope note

Hinges, often ornamental, mounted on a face of a door rather than the edge. MEANS

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300033535

Broader Terms used

<hinges by form>

Narrower Terms used

T-hinges
strap hinges

Term used for

hinges, surface

Equivalent Terms used

surface hinge

Created

13yrs ago

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