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Fire screens (furniture)

Scope note

Use for screens used to shelter the face or legs from the heat of a fire. Often includes a decorated panel or panels.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300037745

Broader Terms used

screens (furniture)

Equivalent Terms used

fire screen (furniture)

Created

13yrs ago

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