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American elm

Scope note

Fine-grain, durable wood used chiefly for ax handles, and for parts requiring a combination of strength, bending qualities, and ability to withstand rough usage. MH

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300012072

Broader Terms used

elm

Created

13yrs ago

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