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French elbow chairs

Scope note

Term used during the mid-18th century for armchairs with upholstered seats and backs, carved frames and cabriole legs. BEARD

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000167602

Broader Terms used

elbow chairs

Equivalent Terms used

French elbow chair

Created

12yrs ago

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