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Spindles

Scope note

One of a series of slender turned rods set in vertical rows to fill open areas such as chair backs.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300040400

Broader Terms used

<furniture components>

Narrower Terms used

split spindles
arrow spindles

Equivalent Terms used

spindle

Created

13yrs ago

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