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Sinumbra lamps

Scope note

Lamps with Argand burners and ring-shaped reservoirs of wedge-shaped cross section designed to cast as little shadow as possible.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300037607

Broader Terms used

Argand lamps

Term used for

lamps, sinumbra
sinumbras

Equivalent Terms used

sinumbra lamp

Created

12yrs ago

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