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Cans

Scope note

Sealed metal containers for food or beverages. Also, other containers for holding or carrying liquids, such as oilcans, and metal or plastic containers for holding film on cores or reels.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300045657

Broader Terms used

<containers by form>

Narrower Terms used

oilcans

Equivalent Terms used

can

Created

13yrs ago

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