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Putty

Scope note

A heavy paste composed of pigment, such as whiting mixed with linseed oil; used to fill holes and cracks in wood prior to painting, or to secure and seal panes of glass in window frames. DAC

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300015207

Broader Terms used

sealing compound

Created

12yrs ago

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