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Etuis

Scope note

Small cases, usually ornamental, meant to contain personal articles, such as bodkins and toothpicks. Formerly, also cases for surgical instruments.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000221557

Broader Terms used

<containers for personal gear>

Equivalent Terms used

etui

Created

13yrs ago

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