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Hôtels (town houses)

Scope note

Use for French town houses, especially of the 18th century, generally more elegant, ornate, and larger than other houses.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000131655

Broader Terms used

town houses

Equivalent Terms used

hôtel (town house)

Created

13yrs ago

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