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Secretary drawers

Scope note

Fall-front drawers often incorporated in bookcases or as the upper drawer in chests of drawers to provide a level surface convenient for writing.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300040570

Broader Terms used

<drawers by function>

Equivalent Terms used

secretary drawer

Created

13yrs ago

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