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Sliding fire screens

Scope note

Period term for 18th-century fire screens supported upon a stand, which may be extended by means of sliding panels.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300037758

Broader Terms used

fire screens (furniture)

Narrower Terms used

double sliding fire screens

Equivalent Terms used

sliding fire screen

Created

13yrs ago

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