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Picture rails

Scope note

Horizontal strips affixed to walls at or near the ceiling for supporting picture hooks.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

30002687

Broader Terms used

<interior wall components>

Equivalent Terms used

picture rail

Created

13yrs ago

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