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Bachelors' chests

Scope note

Chests of drawers having a folding top which, when open, serves as a writing board; of a type made in 18th-century England.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300039021

Broader Terms used

chests of drawers

Term used for

chests, bachelors'

Equivalent Terms used

bachelor's chest

Created

13yrs ago

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