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Pole lathes

Scope note

Primitive lathes in which the cord passing around the work to rotate it is fastened at its ends to the treadle and to an elastic pole above. W

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300023795

Broader Terms used

<lathes: woodworking equipment>

Term used for

lathes, pole

Equivalent Terms used

pole lathe

Created

12yrs ago

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