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Ferris wheels

Scope note

Amusement devices consisting of a large power-driven wheel made in two parallel sections having seats suspended between them, the seats maintaining a horizontal position while the wheel rotates in a vertical plane. W

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

30007315

Broader Terms used

amusement rides

Equivalent Terms used

Ferris wheel

Created

13yrs ago

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