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Herringbone

Scope note

A pattern consisting of adjoining vertical rows of slanting lines, forming Vs or inverted Vs; used in masonry, textiles, and other work. RHDEL2

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300010138

Broader Terms used

geometric patterns

Created

13yrs ago

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