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Desks

Scope note

Various forms of furniture for readers or writers, generally having a flat writing surface and often drawers and other compartments.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300039338

Broader Terms used

case furniture

Equivalent Terms used

desk

Created

13yrs ago

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