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Washstands

Scope note

Furniture combining features of a table and cupboard and used to hold articles (as a pitcher, basin, and towel) for washing the hands and face. W

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300039857

Broader Terms used

<stands by function>

Narrower Terms used

basin stands

Equivalent Terms used

washstand

Created

13yrs ago

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