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Desks and bookcases

Scope note

Desks surmounted by a bookcase with glazed or paneled doors. For similar English forms which have a steeply sloping lid, use "bureau-bookcases."

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300039347

Broader Terms used

desks

Equivalent Terms used

desk and bookcase

Created

13yrs ago

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