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Tacks

Scope note

Small, sharp-pointed nail-like fasteners of iron or brass with a comparatively large head and used for fastening a light or thin object to something more solid.

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Term type

AAT
Material

Getty AAT term number

300036430

Broader Terms used

fasteners

Equivalent Terms used

tack

Created

12yrs ago

Connected records

Snuff box

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

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