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Folding spoons

Scope note

Spoons having a hinged stem allowing them to be folded for storage or travel. Of a type made from the 15th century. Later often made in sets with knives and forks.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000207644

Broader Terms used

<place spoons>

Term used for

spoons, folding

Equivalent Terms used

folding spoon

Created

13yrs ago

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