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Ladies' desks

Scope note

Term generally applied to a variety of small-scale desks designed for women; of a type popular in the 18th century.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300039411

Broader Terms used

desks

Narrower Terms used

ladies' cabinet dressing tables

Term used for

desks, ladies'

Equivalent Terms used

lady's desk

Created

13yrs ago

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