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Card tables

Scope note

Tables with a smooth undecorated top, generally intended to be used for playing cards; often having a folding top and may have inset pockets to hold coins or counters. Distinguished from "gaming tables" which have tops marked as boards for playing chess, backgammon, or other games.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300039702

Broader Terms used

<tables by function>

Equivalent Terms used

card table

Created

13yrs ago

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