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Eyeglass cases

Scope note

Small cases of varying form and material intended primarily for holding eyeglasses. May be quite decorative and sometimes suspended from a chain so they can be worn on the person.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000225933

Broader Terms used

<containers for personal gear>

Equivalent Terms used

eyeglass case

Created

13yrs ago

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