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Hurricane shades

Scope note

Tall blown glass cylinders usually bulged in the center and open at either end, placed over candleholders to protect the flame from drafts.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300037659

Broader Terms used

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Equivalent Terms used

hurricane shade

Created

13yrs ago

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