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Letter openers

Scope note

Instruments with a narrow knifelike blade and often ornamented handle used for cutting paper and opening envelopes.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000259185

Broader Terms used

knives (cutting tools)

Equivalent Terms used

letter opener

Created

13yrs ago

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