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Hall lanterns

Scope note

Lanterns hung from ceiling hooks to light a foyer, lobby, or antechamber, usually of glass with a fine decorative metal frame; often gilded or painted, and the glass may be clear or decorated by etching and painting.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000180268

Broader Terms used

lanterns (lighting devices)

Term used for

lanterns, hall

Equivalent Terms used

hall lantern

Created

13yrs ago

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