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Gables (architectural elements)

Scope note

Vertical triangular portions of the ends of buildings having double-sloping roofs. Includes similar ends which are not triangular in shape, as of a gambrel roof. HAS

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

30002296

Broader Terms used

<gables and gable components>

Equivalent Terms used

gable

Created

13yrs ago

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