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Festoons

Scope note

Use for motifs of garlands of flowers, fruit, or foliage hung loosely from two points. Distinct from "swags," which refers to decorative textiles similarly hung.

This term has 11 records attributed within our system.

Term type

AAT
Object name

Getty AAT term number

3000167386

Broader Terms used

<plant-derived motifs>

Term used for

garlands

Equivalent Terms used

festoon

Created

12yrs ago

Connected records

Sweetmeat glass

Maker(s)

Glassmaker: Unknown

Decanter

Maker(s)

Enameller: Beilby family
Maker: uncertain (Probably)

Brooch

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

Wine glass

Maker(s)

Enameller: Beilby family

Wine glass

Maker(s)

Glassmaker: Unknown

Goblet

Maker(s)

Glassmaker: Unknown

Vase

Maker(s)

Glassmaker: Unknown (Probably)

Wine glass

Maker(s)

Glassmaker: Unknown

Beaker

Maker(s)

Glassmaker: Unknown

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