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Fire screens (equipment)

Scope note

Use for protective devices made of woven or linked metal placed in front of fireplace openings to prevent sparks or embers from escaping.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000262203

Equivalent Terms used

fire screen (equipment)

Created

13yrs ago

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