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Bow compasses

Scope note

Any of several types of compasses having the legs joined by a bow-shaped piece. RHDEL2

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000226282

Broader Terms used

compasses (drawing instruments)

Equivalent Terms used

bow compass

Created

13yrs ago

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