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Hoosier cabinets

Scope note

Popular term for tall kitchen cabinets mass-produced during the early 20th century; usually oak, with such features as an enameled work surface, storage bins, and a flour sifter. RHDEL2

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300038939

Broader Terms used

<cabinets by function>

Term used for

cabinets, Hoosier

Equivalent Terms used

Hoosier cabinet

Created

13yrs ago

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