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Variety theaters

Scope note

Use for theaters devoted primarily to the presentation of such performing art forms as pantomime, puppetry, or shadow shows; popular in France and Italy during the late 19th century. TOCCAB

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

30007144

Broader Terms used

<theaters by function>

Equivalent Terms used

variety theater

Created

13yrs ago

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