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Tortoise shell

Scope note

Substance that forms from horny plates covering the shells of some turtles. W

This term has 236 records attributed within our system.

Term type

AAT
Material

Getty AAT term number

300011837

Broader Terms used

<keratinous material>

Created

13yrs ago

Connected records

Tom's Coffee House snuffbox

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Box maker: Unknown
Silversmith: Unknown

Brisé fan

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Maker: Unknown

Box

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Production: Unknown

Snuff box

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Maker: Unknown

Snuff box

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Maker: Unknown

Box

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Miniaturist: Dael, Jan Frans van (School of)
Box maker: Unknown

Box

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Miniaturist: Hamelin, Mme. A.
Box maker: Unknown

Box

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Miniaturist: Schier, Mlle L'ainee (Probably)
Box maker: Unknown

Box

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Miniaturist: Pol, Christiaen van
Box maker: Unknown

Snuff box

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Silversmith: Unknown

Folding fan

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Maker: Unknown

Brisé fan

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Production: Unknown

Brisé fan

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Maker: Unknown

Box

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Miniaturist: Bone, Henry (School of)
Box maker: Unknown

Snuff box

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Maker: Unknown

Watch

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Maker: Unknown

Watch

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Maker: Unknown

Box

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Miniaturist: Roman, Jean (Possibly)
Box maker: Unknown

Folding fan

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Maker: Unknown

Hair ornament

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Maker: Wilson, Henry (Doubtfully attributed to)

Screen fan

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Maker: Unknown

Snuff box

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Silversmith: Unknown

Watch

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Maker: Unknown

Watch

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Maker: Unknown

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