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Cheval fire screens

Scope note

Fire screens with a sliding panel set between two standards on four legs; distinguished from "pole screens" which have a tripod base and shaft which supports the fire screen.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300037747

Broader Terms used

fire screens (furniture)

Equivalent Terms used

cheval fire screen

Created

13yrs ago

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