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American Colonial

Scope note

Style of furniture, architecture, and domestic articles built or made in the United States in the Colonial period or somewhat later. Popular term; when possible prefer a more specific descriptor, such as "Georgian."

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000123116

Narrower Terms used

Cajun
Pilgrim
Pennsylvania German
Creole

Created

12yrs ago

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