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Filters

Scope note

Transparent devices often of gelatin or glass which are placed in front of a light source and serve to diminish the intensity or alter the color of the light.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000181282

Broader Terms used

<lighting device components>

Equivalent Terms used

filter (lighting device component)

Created

13yrs ago

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