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Dark lanterns

Scope note

Any lantern with means of closing off light without extinguishing the flame.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000180134

Broader Terms used

lanterns (lighting devices)

Term used for

lanterns, dark

Equivalent Terms used

dark lantern

Created

13yrs ago

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