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Pillar compasses

Scope note

Folding compasses consisting of faceted legs that contain hinged reversible inserts providing ink, pencil, and plain points.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000253292

Broader Terms used

compasses (drawing instruments)

Term used for

compasses, pillar

Equivalent Terms used

pillar compass

Created

13yrs ago

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