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Cross stretchers

Scope note

X-shaped horizontal braces or rails connecting and supporting the legs of chairs, tables, and case pieces. FAIRB

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300041225

Narrower Terms used

saltire stretchers

Equivalent Terms used

cross stretcher

Created

12yrs ago

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