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Parlors

Scope note

Use for rooms intended for conversation and the reception of guests in residences, hotels, monasteries, or churches; the late 20th-century living room is similar to the 19th- or early 20th-century parlor in that often another room is provided for daily family relaxation.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

30004441

Broader Terms used

<social and sitting spaces>

Equivalent Terms used

parlor

Created

12yrs ago

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