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Dower chests

Scope note

Chests made to commemorate or anticipate a wedding; usually incorporating names and dates in their decoration. PAIN

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300039125

Broader Terms used

chests

Narrower Terms used

machos
hembras

Equivalent Terms used

dower chest

Created

13yrs ago

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